Y0hjFundamentals 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 nursing student asks what defines nursing as a profession.
Which response by the instructor is most accurate?
,A. Nursing is primarily task-oriented and directed by physicians
B. Nursing is based on a specialized body of knowledge and
standards of practice
C. Nursing requires minimal formal education to enter practice
D. Nursing focuses only on acute care settings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is a profession characterized by a specialized body of
knowledge, evidence-based practice, standards, and ethical
codes.
A: Incorrect—nursing is autonomous and not merely task-
based.
C: Incorrect—formal education is essential.
D: Incorrect—nursing spans multiple settings, not just acute
care.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
nursing as a profession through sanitation and environmental
reforms?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale is known for improving sanitation and
using data to improve patient outcomes, laying the foundation
for modern nursing.
A: Focused on the Red Cross.
C: Advocated for mental health reform.
D: First African American professionally trained nurse.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse incorporates evidence-based practice into care. Which
action best reflects this principle?
A. Following hospital policy without question
B. Using clinical experience, patient preferences, and current
research
C. Asking physicians to make all care decisions
D. Relying only on textbook knowledge
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates research evidence, clinical
expertise, and patient preferences.
A: Policies alone are insufficient.
C: Nurses are independent decision-makers.
D: Evidence must be current and comprehensive.
, Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which trend in nursing is most directly related to an aging
population?
A. Increased use of electronic health records
B. Growth in geriatric and chronic care services
C. Decreased need for community health nurses
D. Reduced emphasis on patient education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
An aging population increases demand for chronic disease
management and geriatric care.
A: Related to technology, not aging specifically.
C: Community care is increasing.
D: Education becomes more important, not less.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
A nurse is practicing within the scope of professional standards.
Which activity demonstrates this?
A. Prescribing medications independently without authority
B. Following established standards of care and ethical
guidelines
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 nursing student asks what defines nursing as a profession.
Which response by the instructor is most accurate?
,A. Nursing is primarily task-oriented and directed by physicians
B. Nursing is based on a specialized body of knowledge and
standards of practice
C. Nursing requires minimal formal education to enter practice
D. Nursing focuses only on acute care settings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is a profession characterized by a specialized body of
knowledge, evidence-based practice, standards, and ethical
codes.
A: Incorrect—nursing is autonomous and not merely task-
based.
C: Incorrect—formal education is essential.
D: Incorrect—nursing spans multiple settings, not just acute
care.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
nursing as a profession through sanitation and environmental
reforms?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale is known for improving sanitation and
using data to improve patient outcomes, laying the foundation
for modern nursing.
A: Focused on the Red Cross.
C: Advocated for mental health reform.
D: First African American professionally trained nurse.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse incorporates evidence-based practice into care. Which
action best reflects this principle?
A. Following hospital policy without question
B. Using clinical experience, patient preferences, and current
research
C. Asking physicians to make all care decisions
D. Relying only on textbook knowledge
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates research evidence, clinical
expertise, and patient preferences.
A: Policies alone are insufficient.
C: Nurses are independent decision-makers.
D: Evidence must be current and comprehensive.
, Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which trend in nursing is most directly related to an aging
population?
A. Increased use of electronic health records
B. Growth in geriatric and chronic care services
C. Decreased need for community health nurses
D. Reduced emphasis on patient education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
An aging population increases demand for chronic disease
management and geriatric care.
A: Related to technology, not aging specifically.
C: Community care is increasing.
D: Education becomes more important, not less.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
A nurse is practicing within the scope of professional standards.
Which activity demonstrates this?
A. Prescribing medications independently without authority
B. Following established standards of care and ethical
guidelines
