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 nursing student asks what primarily defines nursing as a
profession. Which statement by the instructor is most
accurate?
A. Nursing is defined by task completion in patient care
B. Nursing is a profession because it has a specialized body of
knowledge and standards of practice
C. Nursing is primarily based on physician direction
D. Nursing is focused only on hospital-based care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A profession is characterized by a specialized body of
knowledge, standards, ethics, and autonomy. Nursing meets
these criteria. Task completion (A) is too limited. Physician
direction (C) does not define the profession. Nursing occurs in
many settings, not only hospitals (D).
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
nursing as a respected profession through environmental
hygiene and patient care reforms?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
,C. Florence Nightingale
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale emphasized sanitation, clean
environments, and data-driven care, shaping modern nursing.
Clara Barton (A) founded the American Red Cross. Dorothea Dix
(B) advocated for mental health reform. Mary Eliza Mahoney
(D) was the first professionally trained African American nurse.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is practicing within the nursing process. Which action
reflects the implementation phase?
A. Collecting patient vital signs
B. Identifying patient problems
C. Administering prescribed medications
D. Evaluating patient outcomes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Implementation involves carrying out interventions such as
administering medications. Assessment (A) involves data
collection. Diagnosis (B) identifies problems. Evaluation (D)
determines outcomes.
, Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which trend in nursing is best demonstrated when a nurse uses
electronic health records to document care?
A. Increased use of unlicensed assistive personnel
B. Emphasis on community-based care
C. Integration of technology in health care
D. Focus on acute care settings
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The use of electronic health records reflects technological
integration in healthcare. The other options are trends but do
not directly relate to documentation technology.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
A nurse is caring for a patient in a home setting. Which concept
of contemporary nursing practice does this best represent?
A. Acute care focus
B. Community-based care
C. Institutional care
D. Specialized tertiary care
Correct Answer: B
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 primarily defines nursing as a
profession. Which statement by the instructor is most
accurate?
A. Nursing is defined by task completion in patient care
B. Nursing is a profession because it has a specialized body of
knowledge and standards of practice
C. Nursing is primarily based on physician direction
D. Nursing is focused only on hospital-based care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A profession is characterized by a specialized body of
knowledge, standards, ethics, and autonomy. Nursing meets
these criteria. Task completion (A) is too limited. Physician
direction (C) does not define the profession. Nursing occurs in
many settings, not only hospitals (D).
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
nursing as a respected profession through environmental
hygiene and patient care reforms?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
,C. Florence Nightingale
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale emphasized sanitation, clean
environments, and data-driven care, shaping modern nursing.
Clara Barton (A) founded the American Red Cross. Dorothea Dix
(B) advocated for mental health reform. Mary Eliza Mahoney
(D) was the first professionally trained African American nurse.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is practicing within the nursing process. Which action
reflects the implementation phase?
A. Collecting patient vital signs
B. Identifying patient problems
C. Administering prescribed medications
D. Evaluating patient outcomes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Implementation involves carrying out interventions such as
administering medications. Assessment (A) involves data
collection. Diagnosis (B) identifies problems. Evaluation (D)
determines outcomes.
, Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which trend in nursing is best demonstrated when a nurse uses
electronic health records to document care?
A. Increased use of unlicensed assistive personnel
B. Emphasis on community-based care
C. Integration of technology in health care
D. Focus on acute care settings
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The use of electronic health records reflects technological
integration in healthcare. The other options are trends but do
not directly relate to documentation technology.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
A nurse is caring for a patient in a home setting. Which concept
of contemporary nursing practice does this best represent?
A. Acute care focus
B. Community-based care
C. Institutional care
D. Specialized tertiary care
Correct Answer: B
