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 reflects the primary purpose of
professional nursing?
A. To diagnose medical conditions independently in all settings
B. To promote health, prevent illness, restore health, and
provide compassionate care
C. To perform only treatments prescribed by healthcare
providers
D. To focus primarily on administrative responsibilities
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Professional nursing focuses on promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and supporting patients
through compassionate, evidence-informed care. Nurses
collaborate with the healthcare team while advocating for
patients across the lifespan.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse asks why it is important to understand
the state's Nurse Practice Act. Which response by the nurse
manager is most appropriate?
A. It identifies the hospital's employment policies.
B. It defines the legal scope of nursing practice and professional
,responsibilities.
C. It replaces institutional policies for nursing care.
D. It outlines physician responsibilities for patient care.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act establishes the legal scope of
nursing practice, licensure requirements, and standards of
professional conduct within a specific jurisdiction. Nurses are
responsible for practicing within these legal boundaries.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a patient whose cultural beliefs differ from
the nurse's own. Which action best demonstrates
professionalism?
A. Encouraging the patient to adopt the nurse's health beliefs
B. Respecting the patient's values while providing safe,
evidence-based care
C. Avoiding discussions about cultural preferences
D. Providing identical care without considering individual beliefs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Professional nurses provide patient-centered care by
respecting individual beliefs, values, and preferences while
ensuring safe, ethical, and evidence-based nursing
interventions.
Question 4
, A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is most accurate?
A. It eliminates the need for clinical judgment.
B. It combines the best available evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences.
C. It requires following research findings without modification.
D. It replaces patient education with standardized protocols.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates current research
evidence, clinician expertise, and patient values to support
high-quality, individualized care and improved patient
outcomes.
Question 5
A nurse notices a medication order that appears inconsistent
with the patient's condition. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Administer the medication as prescribed.
B. Clarify the order before administering the medication.
C. Ask another nurse to administer the medication.
D. Document the concern after giving the medication.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses have a professional responsibility to question
unclear or potentially unsafe orders before implementation.
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 reflects the primary purpose of
professional nursing?
A. To diagnose medical conditions independently in all settings
B. To promote health, prevent illness, restore health, and
provide compassionate care
C. To perform only treatments prescribed by healthcare
providers
D. To focus primarily on administrative responsibilities
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Professional nursing focuses on promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and supporting patients
through compassionate, evidence-informed care. Nurses
collaborate with the healthcare team while advocating for
patients across the lifespan.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse asks why it is important to understand
the state's Nurse Practice Act. Which response by the nurse
manager is most appropriate?
A. It identifies the hospital's employment policies.
B. It defines the legal scope of nursing practice and professional
,responsibilities.
C. It replaces institutional policies for nursing care.
D. It outlines physician responsibilities for patient care.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act establishes the legal scope of
nursing practice, licensure requirements, and standards of
professional conduct within a specific jurisdiction. Nurses are
responsible for practicing within these legal boundaries.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a patient whose cultural beliefs differ from
the nurse's own. Which action best demonstrates
professionalism?
A. Encouraging the patient to adopt the nurse's health beliefs
B. Respecting the patient's values while providing safe,
evidence-based care
C. Avoiding discussions about cultural preferences
D. Providing identical care without considering individual beliefs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Professional nurses provide patient-centered care by
respecting individual beliefs, values, and preferences while
ensuring safe, ethical, and evidence-based nursing
interventions.
Question 4
, A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is most accurate?
A. It eliminates the need for clinical judgment.
B. It combines the best available evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences.
C. It requires following research findings without modification.
D. It replaces patient education with standardized protocols.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates current research
evidence, clinician expertise, and patient values to support
high-quality, individualized care and improved patient
outcomes.
Question 5
A nurse notices a medication order that appears inconsistent
with the patient's condition. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Administer the medication as prescribed.
B. Clarify the order before administering the medication.
C. Ask another nurse to administer the medication.
D. Document the concern after giving the medication.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses have a professional responsibility to question
unclear or potentially unsafe orders before implementation.
