DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CARE
CONCEPTS, CONNECTIONS &
SKILLS
4TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)MARTI BURTON;
DAVID SMITH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A nursing student asks why every state has its own Nurse
Practice Act. Which response by the instructor is most
accurate?
A. It establishes legal authority for nursing practice and defines
the scope of practice within that state.
B. It provides national licensure standards that replace the
NCLEX-RN.
C. It outlines hospital-specific employment policies for nurses.
D. It determines the curriculum used by all nursing schools.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A Nurse Practice Act is a state law that defines the legal scope
of nursing practice, licensure requirements, and standards for
safe nursing care. It does not replace the NCLEX-RN, establish
hospital policies, or dictate nursing school curricula.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse is uncertain whether a delegated task
falls within legal practice. What is the nurse's best initial action?
A. Ask another new graduate for advice.
B. Review the state's Nurse Practice Act and institutional
policies.
C. Perform the task if it seems reasonable.
,D. Decline all unfamiliar assignments without seeking
clarification.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Reviewing the Nurse Practice Act and employer policies helps
the nurse determine whether the activity is within the legal
scope of practice. Consulting reliable resources promotes
patient safety and professional accountability.
Question 3
A nurse notices a change in a patient's condition and
immediately reports the finding to the provider while initiating
appropriate nursing interventions. Which professional
characteristic is demonstrated?
A. Accountability
B. Indifference
C. Dependence
D. Informality
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Accountability involves accepting responsibility for nursing
actions, recognizing changes in patient status, and responding
appropriately to protect patient safety.
Question 4
, A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is best?
A. It combines current research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences to improve care.
B. It eliminates the need for clinical judgment.
C. It requires nurses to follow research without considering
patient values.
D. It replaces nursing experience with technology.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best available research,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to support high-
quality, patient-centered care.
Question 5
A nurse attends continuing education courses after licensure.
Which professional responsibility is the nurse fulfilling?
A. Lifelong learning
B. Financial management
C. Staff scheduling
D. Performance evaluation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Lifelong learning helps nurses maintain competence, remain
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CARE
CONCEPTS, CONNECTIONS &
SKILLS
4TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)MARTI BURTON;
DAVID SMITH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A nursing student asks why every state has its own Nurse
Practice Act. Which response by the instructor is most
accurate?
A. It establishes legal authority for nursing practice and defines
the scope of practice within that state.
B. It provides national licensure standards that replace the
NCLEX-RN.
C. It outlines hospital-specific employment policies for nurses.
D. It determines the curriculum used by all nursing schools.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A Nurse Practice Act is a state law that defines the legal scope
of nursing practice, licensure requirements, and standards for
safe nursing care. It does not replace the NCLEX-RN, establish
hospital policies, or dictate nursing school curricula.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse is uncertain whether a delegated task
falls within legal practice. What is the nurse's best initial action?
A. Ask another new graduate for advice.
B. Review the state's Nurse Practice Act and institutional
policies.
C. Perform the task if it seems reasonable.
,D. Decline all unfamiliar assignments without seeking
clarification.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Reviewing the Nurse Practice Act and employer policies helps
the nurse determine whether the activity is within the legal
scope of practice. Consulting reliable resources promotes
patient safety and professional accountability.
Question 3
A nurse notices a change in a patient's condition and
immediately reports the finding to the provider while initiating
appropriate nursing interventions. Which professional
characteristic is demonstrated?
A. Accountability
B. Indifference
C. Dependence
D. Informality
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Accountability involves accepting responsibility for nursing
actions, recognizing changes in patient status, and responding
appropriately to protect patient safety.
Question 4
, A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is best?
A. It combines current research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences to improve care.
B. It eliminates the need for clinical judgment.
C. It requires nurses to follow research without considering
patient values.
D. It replaces nursing experience with technology.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best available research,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences to support high-
quality, patient-centered care.
Question 5
A nurse attends continuing education courses after licensure.
Which professional responsibility is the nurse fulfilling?
A. Lifelong learning
B. Financial management
C. Staff scheduling
D. Performance evaluation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Lifelong learning helps nurses maintain competence, remain
