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 the role of professional nursing to a new
student. Which statement best reflects nursing as a profession?
A. It focuses primarily on carrying out physician orders
B. It is a discipline with a unique body of knowledge and
standards of practice
C. It requires minimal formal education to practice safely
D. It is limited to hospital-based patient care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing is defined by a distinct body of knowledge,
standards, and scope of practice. Option A is incorrect because
nursing involves independent judgment, not just following
orders. Option C is incorrect due to required formal education
and licensure. Option D is incorrect as nursing occurs across
diverse settings.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
nursing as a profession focused on sanitation and patient care?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Mary Eliza Mahoney
D. Lillian Wald
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale emphasized sanitation, hygiene, and
environmental factors in patient care. Clara Barton focused on
humanitarian aid. Mary Eliza Mahoney advanced diversity in
nursing. Lillian Wald contributed to public health nursing.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is applying the nursing process during patient care.
Which step involves setting measurable patient goals?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnosis
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Planning includes setting goals and expected outcomes.
Assessment gathers data, diagnosis identifies problems, and
evaluation determines if goals were met.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
, Question 4
Which contemporary influence has the greatest impact on
improving patient safety in healthcare?
A. Increased hospital admissions
B. Use of evidence-based practice
C. Reduction in healthcare workers
D. Decreased use of technology
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates best research to improve
safety and outcomes. Other options do not directly enhance
safety and may negatively impact care.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
A nurse is delegating a task to unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP). Which task is appropriate?
A. Initial patient assessment
B. Developing a care plan
C. Assisting with ambulation
D. Evaluating patient outcomes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
UAP can assist with basic care such as ambulation. Assessment,
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 the role of professional nursing to a new
student. Which statement best reflects nursing as a profession?
A. It focuses primarily on carrying out physician orders
B. It is a discipline with a unique body of knowledge and
standards of practice
C. It requires minimal formal education to practice safely
D. It is limited to hospital-based patient care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing is defined by a distinct body of knowledge,
standards, and scope of practice. Option A is incorrect because
nursing involves independent judgment, not just following
orders. Option C is incorrect due to required formal education
and licensure. Option D is incorrect as nursing occurs across
diverse settings.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
nursing as a profession focused on sanitation and patient care?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Mary Eliza Mahoney
D. Lillian Wald
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale emphasized sanitation, hygiene, and
environmental factors in patient care. Clara Barton focused on
humanitarian aid. Mary Eliza Mahoney advanced diversity in
nursing. Lillian Wald contributed to public health nursing.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is applying the nursing process during patient care.
Which step involves setting measurable patient goals?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnosis
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Planning includes setting goals and expected outcomes.
Assessment gathers data, diagnosis identifies problems, and
evaluation determines if goals were met.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
, Question 4
Which contemporary influence has the greatest impact on
improving patient safety in healthcare?
A. Increased hospital admissions
B. Use of evidence-based practice
C. Reduction in healthcare workers
D. Decreased use of technology
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates best research to improve
safety and outcomes. Other options do not directly enhance
safety and may negatively impact care.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
A nurse is delegating a task to unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP). Which task is appropriate?
A. Initial patient assessment
B. Developing a care plan
C. Assisting with ambulation
D. Evaluating patient outcomes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
UAP can assist with basic care such as ambulation. Assessment,
