TEST BANK FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
THINKING DOING AND CARING 4TH EDITION
VOLUME 2 WILKINSON TREAS QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A
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1. Which action best demonstrates the nursing principle of
asepsis?
A. Wearing gloves when touching all patients
B. Cleaning hands before and after patient contact
C. Using antibiotics for all wound care
D. Keeping windows open in patient rooms
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective method to
prevent infection transmission.
2. The primary goal of patient-centered care is to:
A. Reduce hospital costs
B. Increase nurse efficiency
C. Respect patient preferences and values
D. Follow physician orders strictly
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care prioritizes individual patient
needs and preferences.
,3. Which vital sign is most affected by acute pain?
A. Temperature
B. Pulse
C. Blood pressure
D. Oxygen saturation
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Pain stimulates sympathetic response increasing
blood pressure.
4. A nurse is assessing a patient’s respiratory rate. The best
practice is to:
A. Tell the patient to breathe normally
B. Count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4
C. Observe without alerting the patient
D. Ask the patient to hold breath briefly
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Awareness may alter breathing pattern.
5. Which position is most appropriate for a patient
experiencing dyspnea?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
,Correct answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s improves lung expansion.
6. The most reliable indicator of hydration status is:
A. Skin turgor
B. Urine output
C. Blood pressure
D. Weight changes
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Daily weight is the most accurate measure of fluid
balance.
7. Which is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood pressure reading
B. Patient reports headache
C. Oxygen saturation level
D. Temperature measurement
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data comes from patient statements.
8. The first step in the nursing process is:
A. Diagnosis
B. Assessment
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
, Correct answer: B
Rationale: Data collection begins the nursing process.
9. Which intervention reduces risk of pressure ulcers?
A. Limiting fluids
B. Frequent repositioning
C. Bed rest
D. Restricting protein
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Repositioning relieves pressure on bony areas.
10. What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
A. 6–10 breaths/min
B. 10–12 breaths/min
C. 12–20 breaths/min
D. 22–30 breaths/min
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Normal adult range is 12–20 breaths per minute.
11. The most appropriate site for intramuscular injection in
adults is:
A. Abdomen
B. Deltoid
C. Vastus lateralis
D. Gluteus maximus (dorsal)
THINKING DOING AND CARING 4TH EDITION
VOLUME 2 WILKINSON TREAS QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A
2026|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which action best demonstrates the nursing principle of
asepsis?
A. Wearing gloves when touching all patients
B. Cleaning hands before and after patient contact
C. Using antibiotics for all wound care
D. Keeping windows open in patient rooms
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective method to
prevent infection transmission.
2. The primary goal of patient-centered care is to:
A. Reduce hospital costs
B. Increase nurse efficiency
C. Respect patient preferences and values
D. Follow physician orders strictly
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care prioritizes individual patient
needs and preferences.
,3. Which vital sign is most affected by acute pain?
A. Temperature
B. Pulse
C. Blood pressure
D. Oxygen saturation
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Pain stimulates sympathetic response increasing
blood pressure.
4. A nurse is assessing a patient’s respiratory rate. The best
practice is to:
A. Tell the patient to breathe normally
B. Count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4
C. Observe without alerting the patient
D. Ask the patient to hold breath briefly
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Awareness may alter breathing pattern.
5. Which position is most appropriate for a patient
experiencing dyspnea?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
,Correct answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s improves lung expansion.
6. The most reliable indicator of hydration status is:
A. Skin turgor
B. Urine output
C. Blood pressure
D. Weight changes
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Daily weight is the most accurate measure of fluid
balance.
7. Which is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood pressure reading
B. Patient reports headache
C. Oxygen saturation level
D. Temperature measurement
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data comes from patient statements.
8. The first step in the nursing process is:
A. Diagnosis
B. Assessment
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
, Correct answer: B
Rationale: Data collection begins the nursing process.
9. Which intervention reduces risk of pressure ulcers?
A. Limiting fluids
B. Frequent repositioning
C. Bed rest
D. Restricting protein
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Repositioning relieves pressure on bony areas.
10. What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
A. 6–10 breaths/min
B. 10–12 breaths/min
C. 12–20 breaths/min
D. 22–30 breaths/min
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Normal adult range is 12–20 breaths per minute.
11. The most appropriate site for intramuscular injection in
adults is:
A. Abdomen
B. Deltoid
C. Vastus lateralis
D. Gluteus maximus (dorsal)
