Fundamentals of Nursing
12th Edition
• Author(s)Patricia A. Potter, Anne G.
Perry, Patricia A. Stockert, Amy Hall,
Wendy R. Ostendorf
TEST BANK
UNIT 1. Nursing and the Health Care Environment
UNIT 2. Caring Throughout the Life Span
UNIT 3. Clinical Judgment in Nursing Practice
UNIT 4. Professional Standards in Nursing Practice
UNIT 5. Foundations for Nursing Practice
UNIT 6. Psychosocial Basis for Nursing Practice
UNIT 7. Physiological Basis for Nursing Practicey
,Question 1
A nurse explains that nursing is considered a profession
because it has which defining characteristic?
A. It focuses only on technical skills
B. It requires formal education and a code of ethics
C. It is based on physician direction
D. It involves minimal decision-making
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A profession is characterized by specialized education, a body
of knowledge, autonomy, and adherence to a code of ethics.
A: Nursing involves more than technical skills.
C: Nursing is collaborative, not solely physician-directed.
D: Nurses use critical thinking and clinical judgment.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
modern nursing practice through sanitation and environmental
control?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Mary Eliza Mahoney
D. Dorothea Dix
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale emphasized sanitation, hygiene, and
environmental factors in patient care, forming the foundation
of modern nursing.
A: Known for founding the American Red Cross.
C: First African American professional nurse.
D: Advocate for mental health reform.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
Question 3
A nurse is caring for patients using evidence-based practice.
Which action reflects this concept?
A. Following routines without questioning
B. Using only physician instructions
C. Integrating research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences
D. Relying solely on past experience
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates best research evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient values.
A: Does not reflect critical thinking.
, B: Nursing decisions are independent and collaborative.
D: Experience alone is insufficient.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
Question 4
Which trend in nursing is most directly related to an increase in
the aging population?
A. Increased focus on pediatric care
B. Greater demand for long-term and chronic care
management
C. Decreased need for healthcare services
D. Reduction in community health services
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
An aging population increases the need for chronic disease
management and long-term care services.
A: Aging population does not increase pediatric demand.
C: Healthcare demand increases.
D: Community services expand, not reduce.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
12th Edition
• Author(s)Patricia A. Potter, Anne G.
Perry, Patricia A. Stockert, Amy Hall,
Wendy R. Ostendorf
TEST BANK
UNIT 1. Nursing and the Health Care Environment
UNIT 2. Caring Throughout the Life Span
UNIT 3. Clinical Judgment in Nursing Practice
UNIT 4. Professional Standards in Nursing Practice
UNIT 5. Foundations for Nursing Practice
UNIT 6. Psychosocial Basis for Nursing Practice
UNIT 7. Physiological Basis for Nursing Practicey
,Question 1
A nurse explains that nursing is considered a profession
because it has which defining characteristic?
A. It focuses only on technical skills
B. It requires formal education and a code of ethics
C. It is based on physician direction
D. It involves minimal decision-making
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A profession is characterized by specialized education, a body
of knowledge, autonomy, and adherence to a code of ethics.
A: Nursing involves more than technical skills.
C: Nursing is collaborative, not solely physician-directed.
D: Nurses use critical thinking and clinical judgment.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
modern nursing practice through sanitation and environmental
control?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Mary Eliza Mahoney
D. Dorothea Dix
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale emphasized sanitation, hygiene, and
environmental factors in patient care, forming the foundation
of modern nursing.
A: Known for founding the American Red Cross.
C: First African American professional nurse.
D: Advocate for mental health reform.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
Question 3
A nurse is caring for patients using evidence-based practice.
Which action reflects this concept?
A. Following routines without questioning
B. Using only physician instructions
C. Integrating research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences
D. Relying solely on past experience
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates best research evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient values.
A: Does not reflect critical thinking.
, B: Nursing decisions are independent and collaborative.
D: Experience alone is insufficient.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
Question 4
Which trend in nursing is most directly related to an increase in
the aging population?
A. Increased focus on pediatric care
B. Greater demand for long-term and chronic care
management
C. Decreased need for healthcare services
D. Reduction in community health services
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
An aging population increases the need for chronic disease
management and long-term care services.
A: Aging population does not increase pediatric demand.
C: Healthcare demand increases.
D: Community services expand, not reduce.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter
Nursing Today
