FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)PATRICIA A. POTTER;
ANNE G. PERRY; PATRICIA A.
STOCKERT; AMY HALL; WENDY
R. OSTENDORF
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A newly licensed registered nurse asks why joining a
professional nursing organization is encouraged. Which
response by the nurse preceptor is most appropriate?
A. "Membership is required to maintain an active nursing
license."
B. "Professional organizations support continuing education,
advocacy, and professional growth."
C. "Joining guarantees employment opportunities after
graduation."
D. "Professional organizations establish hospital-specific nursing
policies."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing organizations promote lifelong learning,
evidence-based practice, professional advocacy, leadership
development, networking, and continuing education. They do
not issue nursing licenses, guarantee employment, or create
individual hospital policies.
Question 2
,A nurse is caring for four patients at the beginning of the shift.
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient reporting sudden difficulty breathing after receiving
an antibiotic
B. A patient requesting assistance to the bathroom
C. A patient asking about discharge instructions scheduled for
later in the day
D. A patient requesting a fresh blanket
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Using clinical judgment and prioritization, airway and breathing
take precedence. Sudden difficulty breathing after antibiotic
administration may indicate anaphylaxis, a life-threatening
emergency requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
Question 3
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which explanation by the instructor is most
accurate?
A. It replaces clinical judgment with standardized protocols.
B. It combines the best available evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences.
C. It eliminates the need for patient education.
, D. It focuses exclusively on research findings regardless of
patient values.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current research evidence,
clinician expertise, and patient values to guide safe,
individualized care. It enhances rather than replaces clinical
judgment and supports shared decision-making.
Question 4
A nurse notices that another nurse almost administers
medication to the wrong patient but identifies the error before
administration. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Ignore the incident because no harm occurred.
B. Report the near miss according to organizational policy.
C. Discuss the event only with coworkers during break.
D. Document the error in the patient's medical record.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Near misses provide valuable opportunities to improve patient
safety systems. Reporting them according to policy supports
quality improvement and helps prevent future errors. Since the
medication was not administered, documentation of a
medication error in the patient's chart is inappropriate.
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)PATRICIA A. POTTER;
ANNE G. PERRY; PATRICIA A.
STOCKERT; AMY HALL; WENDY
R. OSTENDORF
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A newly licensed registered nurse asks why joining a
professional nursing organization is encouraged. Which
response by the nurse preceptor is most appropriate?
A. "Membership is required to maintain an active nursing
license."
B. "Professional organizations support continuing education,
advocacy, and professional growth."
C. "Joining guarantees employment opportunities after
graduation."
D. "Professional organizations establish hospital-specific nursing
policies."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing organizations promote lifelong learning,
evidence-based practice, professional advocacy, leadership
development, networking, and continuing education. They do
not issue nursing licenses, guarantee employment, or create
individual hospital policies.
Question 2
,A nurse is caring for four patients at the beginning of the shift.
Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A. A patient reporting sudden difficulty breathing after receiving
an antibiotic
B. A patient requesting assistance to the bathroom
C. A patient asking about discharge instructions scheduled for
later in the day
D. A patient requesting a fresh blanket
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Using clinical judgment and prioritization, airway and breathing
take precedence. Sudden difficulty breathing after antibiotic
administration may indicate anaphylaxis, a life-threatening
emergency requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
Question 3
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which explanation by the instructor is most
accurate?
A. It replaces clinical judgment with standardized protocols.
B. It combines the best available evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences.
C. It eliminates the need for patient education.
, D. It focuses exclusively on research findings regardless of
patient values.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current research evidence,
clinician expertise, and patient values to guide safe,
individualized care. It enhances rather than replaces clinical
judgment and supports shared decision-making.
Question 4
A nurse notices that another nurse almost administers
medication to the wrong patient but identifies the error before
administration. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Ignore the incident because no harm occurred.
B. Report the near miss according to organizational policy.
C. Discuss the event only with coworkers during break.
D. Document the error in the patient's medical record.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Near misses provide valuable opportunities to improve patient
safety systems. Reporting them according to policy supports
quality improvement and helps prevent future errors. Since the
medication was not administered, documentation of a
medication error in the patient's chart is inappropriate.
