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 registered nurse is discussing the characteristics of a
profession with a group of newly hired nurses. Which statement
by one of the nurses demonstrates an understanding of
professional nursing?
A. "Professional nursing is based on a specialized body of
knowledge and adherence to ethical standards."
B. "Professional nursing focuses primarily on following
physicians' instructions."
C. "Professional nursing requires technical skills but not ongoing
education."
D. "Professional nursing is limited to providing care in
hospitals."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Professional nursing is founded on specialized knowledge,
critical thinking, ethical practice, accountability, and lifelong
learning. Nurses collaborate with other health professionals but
are independently accountable for nursing care. Following
physician prescriptions is only one aspect of nursing practice.
Nursing occurs in many settings beyond hospitals.
,Question 2
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which action best
demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Encouraging every client to follow the same discharge plan
B. Developing care plans based on each client's preferences,
values, and health goals
C. Prioritizing the nurse's schedule over client preferences
D. Providing identical education materials regardless of literacy
level
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care recognizes each client's unique values,
preferences, culture, and goals. Individualized care promotes
engagement, improves outcomes, and respects client
autonomy. Standardized approaches that ignore individual
differences are inconsistent with patient-centered nursing.
Question 3
A newly licensed nurse asks why evidence-based practice is
emphasized during orientation. Which response by the nurse
educator is most appropriate?
A. "It eliminates the need for clinical judgment."
B. "It combines the best available evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences."
, C. "It replaces nursing experience with research findings."
D. "It requires nurses to follow the same interventions for every
client."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current research evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to support safe,
effective care. Clinical judgment remains essential when
applying evidence to individual situations. Evidence-based
practice does not require identical interventions for every
client.
Question 4
A nurse discovers that a medication order appears to contain an
unusually high dose. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Administer the medication because the provider prescribed
it.
B. Clarify the order with the prescribing provider before
administration.
C. Ask another nurse to administer the medication.
D. Delay the medication until the next scheduled dose.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The nurse has a professional responsibility to question unclear,
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)PATRICIA A. POTTER;
ANNE G. PERRY; PATRICIA A.
STOCKERT; AMY HALL; WENDY
R. OSTENDORF
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A registered nurse is discussing the characteristics of a
profession with a group of newly hired nurses. Which statement
by one of the nurses demonstrates an understanding of
professional nursing?
A. "Professional nursing is based on a specialized body of
knowledge and adherence to ethical standards."
B. "Professional nursing focuses primarily on following
physicians' instructions."
C. "Professional nursing requires technical skills but not ongoing
education."
D. "Professional nursing is limited to providing care in
hospitals."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Professional nursing is founded on specialized knowledge,
critical thinking, ethical practice, accountability, and lifelong
learning. Nurses collaborate with other health professionals but
are independently accountable for nursing care. Following
physician prescriptions is only one aspect of nursing practice.
Nursing occurs in many settings beyond hospitals.
,Question 2
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which action best
demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Encouraging every client to follow the same discharge plan
B. Developing care plans based on each client's preferences,
values, and health goals
C. Prioritizing the nurse's schedule over client preferences
D. Providing identical education materials regardless of literacy
level
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care recognizes each client's unique values,
preferences, culture, and goals. Individualized care promotes
engagement, improves outcomes, and respects client
autonomy. Standardized approaches that ignore individual
differences are inconsistent with patient-centered nursing.
Question 3
A newly licensed nurse asks why evidence-based practice is
emphasized during orientation. Which response by the nurse
educator is most appropriate?
A. "It eliminates the need for clinical judgment."
B. "It combines the best available evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences."
, C. "It replaces nursing experience with research findings."
D. "It requires nurses to follow the same interventions for every
client."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current research evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to support safe,
effective care. Clinical judgment remains essential when
applying evidence to individual situations. Evidence-based
practice does not require identical interventions for every
client.
Question 4
A nurse discovers that a medication order appears to contain an
unusually high dose. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Administer the medication because the provider prescribed
it.
B. Clarify the order with the prescribing provider before
administration.
C. Ask another nurse to administer the medication.
D. Delay the medication until the next scheduled dose.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The nurse has a professional responsibility to question unclear,
