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 to a group of students that nursing is
considered a profession because it has a specialized body of
knowledge and standards of practice. Which additional
characteristic best supports nursing as a profession?
A. Nurses perform tasks delegated by physicians only
B. Nursing practice is based on formal education and ethical
standards
C. Nurses are trained primarily through apprenticeships
D. Nursing focuses only on hospital-based care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing is based on specialized education,
standards of practice, and a code of ethics. These elements
distinguish nursing as a profession. Option A is incorrect
because nurses practice independently within their scope.
Option C is incorrect because modern nursing education occurs
through formal educational programs. Option D is incorrect
because nursing occurs in multiple settings, not only hospitals.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
Question 2
,A nursing instructor discusses historical influences on nursing.
Which individual is most closely associated with improving
sanitation and reducing mortality rates during the Crimean
War?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Mary Breckinridge
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale improved sanitation practices and used
statistical data to improve patient outcomes during the
Crimean War. Option A is incorrect because Clara Barton
founded the American Red Cross. Option B is incorrect because
Dorothea Dix advocated for humane treatment of the mentally
ill. Option D is incorrect because Mary Breckinridge established
frontier nursing services.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
Question 3
A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates patient-centered care?
, A. Completing care tasks according to the nurse’s schedule
B. Encouraging the patient to participate in care decisions
C. Making decisions without discussing options with the patient
D. Prioritizing unit routines over patient preferences
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting patient preferences
and involving patients in decision-making. Option A focuses on
task completion rather than individualized care. Option C
ignores patient autonomy. Option D places unit needs above
patient needs.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
Question 4
A nurse manager is discussing trends in health care delivery.
Which trend has the greatest impact on the need for
community-based nursing care?
A. Increased use of outpatient services
B. Decreased life expectancy
C. Reduced use of technology
D. Elimination of chronic illnesses
Correct Answer: A
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 to a group of students that nursing is
considered a profession because it has a specialized body of
knowledge and standards of practice. Which additional
characteristic best supports nursing as a profession?
A. Nurses perform tasks delegated by physicians only
B. Nursing practice is based on formal education and ethical
standards
C. Nurses are trained primarily through apprenticeships
D. Nursing focuses only on hospital-based care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing is based on specialized education,
standards of practice, and a code of ethics. These elements
distinguish nursing as a profession. Option A is incorrect
because nurses practice independently within their scope.
Option C is incorrect because modern nursing education occurs
through formal educational programs. Option D is incorrect
because nursing occurs in multiple settings, not only hospitals.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
Question 2
,A nursing instructor discusses historical influences on nursing.
Which individual is most closely associated with improving
sanitation and reducing mortality rates during the Crimean
War?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Mary Breckinridge
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale improved sanitation practices and used
statistical data to improve patient outcomes during the
Crimean War. Option A is incorrect because Clara Barton
founded the American Red Cross. Option B is incorrect because
Dorothea Dix advocated for humane treatment of the mentally
ill. Option D is incorrect because Mary Breckinridge established
frontier nursing services.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
Question 3
A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates patient-centered care?
, A. Completing care tasks according to the nurse’s schedule
B. Encouraging the patient to participate in care decisions
C. Making decisions without discussing options with the patient
D. Prioritizing unit routines over patient preferences
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting patient preferences
and involving patients in decision-making. Option A focuses on
task completion rather than individualized care. Option C
ignores patient autonomy. Option D places unit needs above
patient needs.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
Question 4
A nurse manager is discussing trends in health care delivery.
Which trend has the greatest impact on the need for
community-based nursing care?
A. Increased use of outpatient services
B. Decreased life expectancy
C. Reduced use of technology
D. Elimination of chronic illnesses
Correct Answer: A
