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 is explaining the characteristics of a profession to a
group of students. Which statement best reflects nursing as a
profession?
A. It focuses primarily on task completion
B. It requires specialized education and adherence to standards
C. It relies solely on physician direction
D. It does not require continuing education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is a profession characterized by specialized knowledge,
formal education, standards of practice, and a code of ethics.
A: Task completion reflects technical work, not professional
practice.
C: Nursing is autonomous and collaborative, not solely
physician-directed.
D: Continuing education is essential in professional nursing.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
modern nursing through sanitation and data use?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
,C. Dorothea Dix
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale is recognized for improving sanitation and
using statistical data to improve patient outcomes.
A: Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.
C: Dorothea Dix advocated for mental health reform.
D: Mary Mahoney was the first professionally trained African
American nurse.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse demonstrates professional accountability by
performing which action?
A. Delegating all tasks to assistive personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for personal actions
C. Avoiding difficult patient situations
D. Following only physician instructions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability involves being responsible for one’s own actions
and decisions.
A: Delegation must be appropriate, not total.
, C: Avoidance is unprofessional.
D: Nurses practice independently within scope.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which factor is a contemporary influence on nursing practice?
A. Use of leeches in treatment
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Lack of technology
D. Decreased patient acuity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice is a major contemporary influence
guiding safe, effective care.
A: Historical practice, not current.
C: Technology use has increased, not decreased.
D: Patient acuity is increasing.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
A nurse is caring for patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
This reflects which trend in nursing?
A. Decreased need for communication
B. Cultural diversity in patient populations
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 is explaining the characteristics of a profession to a
group of students. Which statement best reflects nursing as a
profession?
A. It focuses primarily on task completion
B. It requires specialized education and adherence to standards
C. It relies solely on physician direction
D. It does not require continuing education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is a profession characterized by specialized knowledge,
formal education, standards of practice, and a code of ethics.
A: Task completion reflects technical work, not professional
practice.
C: Nursing is autonomous and collaborative, not solely
physician-directed.
D: Continuing education is essential in professional nursing.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
modern nursing through sanitation and data use?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
,C. Dorothea Dix
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale is recognized for improving sanitation and
using statistical data to improve patient outcomes.
A: Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.
C: Dorothea Dix advocated for mental health reform.
D: Mary Mahoney was the first professionally trained African
American nurse.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse demonstrates professional accountability by
performing which action?
A. Delegating all tasks to assistive personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for personal actions
C. Avoiding difficult patient situations
D. Following only physician instructions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability involves being responsible for one’s own actions
and decisions.
A: Delegation must be appropriate, not total.
, C: Avoidance is unprofessional.
D: Nurses practice independently within scope.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which factor is a contemporary influence on nursing practice?
A. Use of leeches in treatment
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Lack of technology
D. Decreased patient acuity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice is a major contemporary influence
guiding safe, effective care.
A: Historical practice, not current.
C: Technology use has increased, not decreased.
D: Patient acuity is increasing.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 5
A nurse is caring for patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
This reflects which trend in nursing?
A. Decreased need for communication
B. Cultural diversity in patient populations
