DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CARE
CONCEPTS, CONNECTIONS &
SKILLS
4TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)MARTI BURTON;
DAVID SMITH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A nurse is explaining the profession to a group of high school
students. Which statement best describes modern professional
nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out provider
prescriptions.
B. Nursing integrates clinical judgment, patient advocacy, health
promotion, and evidence-based care.
C. Nursing is limited to caring for hospitalized patients.
D. Nursing functions independently of other healthcare
professionals.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Modern nursing encompasses patient-centered care, clinical
judgment, advocacy, health promotion, disease prevention,
evidence-based practice, and collaboration with the healthcare
team. Nurses work in many settings and coordinate care while
maintaining professional accountability.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse asks why the state's Nurse Practice Act is
important. Which response by the nurse manager is most
accurate?
,A. It outlines the hospital's scheduling policies.
B. It defines the legal scope of nursing practice within the state.
C. It replaces employer policies.
D. It applies only to advanced practice registered nurses.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Each state's Nurse Practice Act establishes the legal authority,
responsibilities, and scope of practice for licensed nurses.
Nurses are accountable for practicing within these legal
boundaries regardless of employer policies.
Question 3
A registered nurse is assigned to float to an unfamiliar unit.
Which action best demonstrates professional accountability?
A. Perform unfamiliar procedures independently.
B. Refuse all patient assignments.
C. Inform the charge nurse about unfamiliar skills and seek
appropriate guidance.
D. Delegate unfamiliar procedures to assistive personnel
without supervision.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional accountability requires recognizing personal
competence and limitations. The nurse should communicate
, concerns, request orientation or supervision, and avoid
performing procedures without adequate preparation.
Question 4
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is best?
A. It relies only on personal experience.
B. It combines the best current evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences.
C. It eliminates patient involvement in decisions.
D. It replaces clinical judgment.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current research, clinician
expertise, and patient values to improve quality and safety. It
supports rather than replaces clinical judgment.
Question 5
A nurse notices that a patient refuses a recommended
treatment after discussing the risks and benefits with the
provider. Which nursing action best supports patient advocacy?
A. Pressure the patient to accept treatment.
B. Respect the patient's informed decision and continue
providing care.
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CARE
CONCEPTS, CONNECTIONS &
SKILLS
4TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)MARTI BURTON;
DAVID SMITH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A nurse is explaining the profession to a group of high school
students. Which statement best describes modern professional
nursing?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out provider
prescriptions.
B. Nursing integrates clinical judgment, patient advocacy, health
promotion, and evidence-based care.
C. Nursing is limited to caring for hospitalized patients.
D. Nursing functions independently of other healthcare
professionals.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Modern nursing encompasses patient-centered care, clinical
judgment, advocacy, health promotion, disease prevention,
evidence-based practice, and collaboration with the healthcare
team. Nurses work in many settings and coordinate care while
maintaining professional accountability.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse asks why the state's Nurse Practice Act is
important. Which response by the nurse manager is most
accurate?
,A. It outlines the hospital's scheduling policies.
B. It defines the legal scope of nursing practice within the state.
C. It replaces employer policies.
D. It applies only to advanced practice registered nurses.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Each state's Nurse Practice Act establishes the legal authority,
responsibilities, and scope of practice for licensed nurses.
Nurses are accountable for practicing within these legal
boundaries regardless of employer policies.
Question 3
A registered nurse is assigned to float to an unfamiliar unit.
Which action best demonstrates professional accountability?
A. Perform unfamiliar procedures independently.
B. Refuse all patient assignments.
C. Inform the charge nurse about unfamiliar skills and seek
appropriate guidance.
D. Delegate unfamiliar procedures to assistive personnel
without supervision.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional accountability requires recognizing personal
competence and limitations. The nurse should communicate
, concerns, request orientation or supervision, and avoid
performing procedures without adequate preparation.
Question 4
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is best?
A. It relies only on personal experience.
B. It combines the best current evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient preferences.
C. It eliminates patient involvement in decisions.
D. It replaces clinical judgment.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current research, clinician
expertise, and patient values to improve quality and safety. It
supports rather than replaces clinical judgment.
Question 5
A nurse notices that a patient refuses a recommended
treatment after discussing the risks and benefits with the
provider. Which nursing action best supports patient advocacy?
A. Pressure the patient to accept treatment.
B. Respect the patient's informed decision and continue
providing care.
