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 defines nursing as a profession.
Which statement by the instructor is most accurate?
A. Nursing is a job focused mainly on performing physician
orders
B. Nursing is a profession with specialized knowledge,
autonomy, and a code of ethics
C. Nursing requires minimal formal education but extensive on-
the-job training
D. Nursing is primarily task-oriented with little emphasis on
theory
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A profession is characterized by specialized education, a body
of knowledge, autonomy, and a code of ethics.
A: Incorrect—nursing involves independent judgment, not just
following orders.
C: Incorrect—formal education is essential in nursing.
D: Incorrect—nursing integrates theory, research, and practice.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
nursing as a respected profession?
,A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale established nursing education and
emphasized sanitation and patient care, shaping modern
nursing.
A: Known for founding the American Red Cross.
C: Advocated for mental health reform.
D: 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. Documenting care accurately and promptly
C. Avoiding communication with difficult patients
D. Following routines without questioning
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accurate documentation reflects accountability and legal
, responsibility.
A: Incorrect—delegation must be appropriate.
C: Incorrect—therapeutic communication is essential.
D: Incorrect—critical thinking is required.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which trend in nursing is most focused on improving patient
outcomes through evidence-based care?
A. Increased use of unlicensed assistive personnel
B. Emphasis on research and evidence-based practice
C. Reduction in nursing education requirements
D. Limiting patient involvement in care decisions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates research, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences to improve outcomes.
A: Not directly focused on outcomes.
C: Incorrect—education requirements are increasing.
D: Incorrect—patient-centered care promotes involvement.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
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 statement by the instructor is most accurate?
A. Nursing is a job focused mainly on performing physician
orders
B. Nursing is a profession with specialized knowledge,
autonomy, and a code of ethics
C. Nursing requires minimal formal education but extensive on-
the-job training
D. Nursing is primarily task-oriented with little emphasis on
theory
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A profession is characterized by specialized education, a body
of knowledge, autonomy, and a code of ethics.
A: Incorrect—nursing involves independent judgment, not just
following orders.
C: Incorrect—formal education is essential in nursing.
D: Incorrect—nursing integrates theory, research, and practice.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
nursing as a respected profession?
,A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale established nursing education and
emphasized sanitation and patient care, shaping modern
nursing.
A: Known for founding the American Red Cross.
C: Advocated for mental health reform.
D: 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. Documenting care accurately and promptly
C. Avoiding communication with difficult patients
D. Following routines without questioning
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accurate documentation reflects accountability and legal
, responsibility.
A: Incorrect—delegation must be appropriate.
C: Incorrect—therapeutic communication is essential.
D: Incorrect—critical thinking is required.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
Question 4
Which trend in nursing is most focused on improving patient
outcomes through evidence-based care?
A. Increased use of unlicensed assistive personnel
B. Emphasis on research and evidence-based practice
C. Reduction in nursing education requirements
D. Limiting patient involvement in care decisions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates research, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences to improve outcomes.
A: Not directly focused on outcomes.
C: Incorrect—education requirements are increasing.
D: Incorrect—patient-centered care promotes involvement.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1
