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 a preceptor what
distinguishes nursing as a profession from an occupation. Which
response by the preceptor is most accurate?
A. A profession requires specialized knowledge, ethical
standards, accountability, and a commitment to lifelong
learning.
B. A profession is defined by earning a higher salary than other
occupations.
C. A profession allows individuals to practice independently
without following regulations.
D. A profession focuses primarily on completing technical tasks
assigned by physicians.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Professional nursing is characterized by specialized education,
evidence-based practice, ethical responsibilities, accountability,
and ongoing professional development. Although compensation
and technical skills are important, they do not define a
profession. Nurses practice collaboratively within legal and
regulatory frameworks rather than independently without
oversight.
Question 2
,A nurse is caring for four hospitalized patients. Which action
best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Following the same daily routine for every patient.
B. Making decisions without consulting the patient to save time.
C. Incorporating the patient's values and preferences into the
plan of care.
D. Prioritizing staff convenience over patient preferences.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting individual
preferences, values, and goals while actively involving patients
in decisions about their care. Standardized routines may
overlook individual needs, and decisions should not be made
solely for staff convenience.
Question 3
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is most
appropriate?
A. It replaces clinical judgment with research findings.
B. It combines the best available evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences to guide care.
C. It requires nurses to use only randomized controlled trials.
D. It eliminates the need for individualized nursing care.
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current research, clinician
expertise, and patient values to support safe, effective care.
Clinical judgment remains essential, and evidence comes from
multiple high-quality sources rather than a single research
design.
Question 4
A nurse notices that a patient's identification band is missing
before administering medications. What is the nurse's priority
action?
A. Ask another nurse whether the patient is correctly identified.
B. Administer the medication because the patient recognizes
the nurse.
C. Delay medication administration until the patient's identity is
verified and a new identification band is obtained.
D. Use the room number to verify the patient's identity.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Accurate patient identification is a fundamental patient safety
principle. Medications should not be administered until identity
is confirmed using approved identifiers and appropriate
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 a preceptor what
distinguishes nursing as a profession from an occupation. Which
response by the preceptor is most accurate?
A. A profession requires specialized knowledge, ethical
standards, accountability, and a commitment to lifelong
learning.
B. A profession is defined by earning a higher salary than other
occupations.
C. A profession allows individuals to practice independently
without following regulations.
D. A profession focuses primarily on completing technical tasks
assigned by physicians.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Professional nursing is characterized by specialized education,
evidence-based practice, ethical responsibilities, accountability,
and ongoing professional development. Although compensation
and technical skills are important, they do not define a
profession. Nurses practice collaboratively within legal and
regulatory frameworks rather than independently without
oversight.
Question 2
,A nurse is caring for four hospitalized patients. Which action
best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Following the same daily routine for every patient.
B. Making decisions without consulting the patient to save time.
C. Incorporating the patient's values and preferences into the
plan of care.
D. Prioritizing staff convenience over patient preferences.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care involves respecting individual
preferences, values, and goals while actively involving patients
in decisions about their care. Standardized routines may
overlook individual needs, and decisions should not be made
solely for staff convenience.
Question 3
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is most
appropriate?
A. It replaces clinical judgment with research findings.
B. It combines the best available evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences to guide care.
C. It requires nurses to use only randomized controlled trials.
D. It eliminates the need for individualized nursing care.
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current research, clinician
expertise, and patient values to support safe, effective care.
Clinical judgment remains essential, and evidence comes from
multiple high-quality sources rather than a single research
design.
Question 4
A nurse notices that a patient's identification band is missing
before administering medications. What is the nurse's priority
action?
A. Ask another nurse whether the patient is correctly identified.
B. Administer the medication because the patient recognizes
the nurse.
C. Delay medication administration until the patient's identity is
verified and a new identification band is obtained.
D. Use the room number to verify the patient's identity.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Accurate patient identification is a fundamental patient safety
principle. Medications should not be administered until identity
is confirmed using approved identifiers and appropriate
