DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CARE
CONCEPTS, CONNECTIONS &
SKILLS
4TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)MARTI BURTON;
DAVID SMITH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A newly licensed nurse is discussing professional responsibilities
with a mentor. Which action best demonstrates accountability
in nursing practice?
A. Completing tasks assigned by coworkers without asking
questions
B. Accepting responsibility for actions and documenting care
accurately
C. Delegating all routine tasks to assistive personnel
D. Following physician instructions without evaluating
outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability involves accepting responsibility for nursing
actions, decisions, and outcomes. Accurate documentation and
ownership of patient care activities demonstrate accountability.
Nurses must critically evaluate care rather than blindly follow
instructions or delegate all responsibilities.
Question 2
A nursing student asks why nurses are required to maintain
licensure. Which response by the instructor is most
appropriate?
,A. Licensure primarily protects healthcare institutions from
lawsuits.
B. Licensure ensures nurses receive equal salaries nationwide.
C. Licensure helps protect the public by establishing minimum
standards for safe practice.
D. Licensure allows nurses to practice any healthcare
profession.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Licensure protects the public by ensuring that nurses meet
established educational and competency standards. State
boards of nursing oversee licensure requirements to promote
safe, effective patient care.
Question 3
A nurse caring for four patients receives a new admission.
Which action reflects effective prioritization?
A. Completing all documentation before assessing the new
patient
B. Asking the new patient to wait until the end of the shift
C. Performing a focused assessment of the new patient to
identify immediate needs
D. Delegating the admission assessment to unlicensed assistive
personnel
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Initial assessment is a nursing responsibility and should be
performed promptly to identify urgent needs. Effective
prioritization requires gathering critical information before
determining further interventions.
Question 4
A nurse is considering obtaining certification in a specialty area.
What is the primary benefit of specialty certification?
A. It automatically expands the legal scope of nursing practice.
B. It demonstrates advanced knowledge and competence in a
specific area.
C. It eliminates the need for continuing education.
D. It replaces the requirement for licensure renewal.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Specialty certification validates expertise and advanced
competence in a specific practice area. It does not expand legal
scope independently, replace licensure, or eliminate continuing
education requirements.
Question 5
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CARE
CONCEPTS, CONNECTIONS &
SKILLS
4TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)MARTI BURTON;
DAVID SMITH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A newly licensed nurse is discussing professional responsibilities
with a mentor. Which action best demonstrates accountability
in nursing practice?
A. Completing tasks assigned by coworkers without asking
questions
B. Accepting responsibility for actions and documenting care
accurately
C. Delegating all routine tasks to assistive personnel
D. Following physician instructions without evaluating
outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability involves accepting responsibility for nursing
actions, decisions, and outcomes. Accurate documentation and
ownership of patient care activities demonstrate accountability.
Nurses must critically evaluate care rather than blindly follow
instructions or delegate all responsibilities.
Question 2
A nursing student asks why nurses are required to maintain
licensure. Which response by the instructor is most
appropriate?
,A. Licensure primarily protects healthcare institutions from
lawsuits.
B. Licensure ensures nurses receive equal salaries nationwide.
C. Licensure helps protect the public by establishing minimum
standards for safe practice.
D. Licensure allows nurses to practice any healthcare
profession.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Licensure protects the public by ensuring that nurses meet
established educational and competency standards. State
boards of nursing oversee licensure requirements to promote
safe, effective patient care.
Question 3
A nurse caring for four patients receives a new admission.
Which action reflects effective prioritization?
A. Completing all documentation before assessing the new
patient
B. Asking the new patient to wait until the end of the shift
C. Performing a focused assessment of the new patient to
identify immediate needs
D. Delegating the admission assessment to unlicensed assistive
personnel
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Initial assessment is a nursing responsibility and should be
performed promptly to identify urgent needs. Effective
prioritization requires gathering critical information before
determining further interventions.
Question 4
A nurse is considering obtaining certification in a specialty area.
What is the primary benefit of specialty certification?
A. It automatically expands the legal scope of nursing practice.
B. It demonstrates advanced knowledge and competence in a
specific area.
C. It eliminates the need for continuing education.
D. It replaces the requirement for licensure renewal.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Specialty certification validates expertise and advanced
competence in a specific practice area. It does not expand legal
scope independently, replace licensure, or eliminate continuing
education requirements.
Question 5
