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 nurse educator is most
accurate?
A. Nursing is a job focused on task completion
B. Nursing is a profession with specialized knowledge,
standards, and ethical codes
C. Nursing is dependent entirely on physician direction
D. Nursing does not require ongoing education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is defined as a profession due to its specialized body of
knowledge, ethical standards, autonomy, and commitment to
lifelong learning.
A is incorrect because nursing is more than task-oriented work.
C is incorrect because nurses practice independently within
their scope.
D is incorrect as continuing education is essential.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter Unit
1: Nursing Today
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
nursing as a respected profession through sanitation and data
collection?
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 statistical data to influence healthcare practices.
A focused on the Red Cross.
C worked on mental health reform.
D was the first professionally trained African American nurse.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter Unit
1: Nursing Today
Question 3
A nurse demonstrates accountability in professional practice by
which action?
A. Delegating all tasks to assistive personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for actions and decisions
C. Avoiding documentation errors by not charting
D. Following physician orders without question
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability involves taking responsibility for one’s actions
and decisions.
A is incorrect—delegation must be appropriate.
, C is unsafe and illegal.
D ignores critical thinking and patient advocacy.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter Unit
1: Nursing Today
Question 4
Which contemporary influence has most impacted access to
healthcare information for patients?
A. Increased hospital stays
B. Advances in technology and the internet
C. Reduction in healthcare workers
D. Decreased patient autonomy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Technology and internet access have significantly increased
patient knowledge and engagement.
A is incorrect—hospital stays are shorter.
C does not directly improve access to information.
D is incorrect—autonomy has increased.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter Unit
1: Nursing Today
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 nurse educator is most
accurate?
A. Nursing is a job focused on task completion
B. Nursing is a profession with specialized knowledge,
standards, and ethical codes
C. Nursing is dependent entirely on physician direction
D. Nursing does not require ongoing education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is defined as a profession due to its specialized body of
knowledge, ethical standards, autonomy, and commitment to
lifelong learning.
A is incorrect because nursing is more than task-oriented work.
C is incorrect because nurses practice independently within
their scope.
D is incorrect as continuing education is essential.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter Unit
1: Nursing Today
Question 2
Which historical figure is most associated with establishing
nursing as a respected profession through sanitation and data
collection?
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 statistical data to influence healthcare practices.
A focused on the Red Cross.
C worked on mental health reform.
D was the first professionally trained African American nurse.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter Unit
1: Nursing Today
Question 3
A nurse demonstrates accountability in professional practice by
which action?
A. Delegating all tasks to assistive personnel
B. Accepting responsibility for actions and decisions
C. Avoiding documentation errors by not charting
D. Following physician orders without question
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability involves taking responsibility for one’s actions
and decisions.
A is incorrect—delegation must be appropriate.
, C is unsafe and illegal.
D ignores critical thinking and patient advocacy.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter Unit
1: Nursing Today
Question 4
Which contemporary influence has most impacted access to
healthcare information for patients?
A. Increased hospital stays
B. Advances in technology and the internet
C. Reduction in healthcare workers
D. Decreased patient autonomy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Technology and internet access have significantly increased
patient knowledge and engagement.
A is incorrect—hospital stays are shorter.
C does not directly improve access to information.
D is incorrect—autonomy has increased.
Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter Unit
1: Nursing Today
