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 newly hired graduate nurse. Which statement
by the graduate nurse demonstrates an understanding of
professional nursing?
A. "Professional nursing focuses primarily on carrying out
provider prescriptions."
B. "Professional nursing integrates scientific knowledge, clinical
judgment, ethics, and accountability."
C. "Professional nursing is defined by years of experience rather
than education."
D. "Professional nursing requires independent practice without
collaboration."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing combines evidence-based knowledge,
clinical judgment, ethical decision-making, accountability, and
collaboration to provide safe, patient-centered care. Nurses
work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals while
maintaining independent accountability for nursing practice.
,Carrying out provider prescriptions is only one aspect of nursing
care.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which action best
demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Completing documentation before responding to a patient's
request for pain relief.
B. Scheduling all patient care according to staff convenience.
C. Including the patient in decisions about the plan of care.
D. Providing identical teaching materials to every patient.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for each patient's
values, preferences, and goals. Involving patients in care
planning promotes autonomy, improves satisfaction, and
supports better outcomes. Care should be individualized rather
than based solely on staff preferences or standardized
materials.
Question 3
A nurse identifies that a patient's condition has changed and
immediately notifies the healthcare provider while
implementing appropriate nursing interventions. Which
professional responsibility is the nurse demonstrating?
, A. Accountability
B. Delegation
C. Advocacy
D. Confidentiality
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Accountability means accepting responsibility for nursing
judgments, actions, and outcomes. Recognizing changes in
patient status, initiating appropriate nursing interventions, and
promptly communicating concerns demonstrate professional
accountability. Advocacy focuses on protecting patient rights,
while confidentiality concerns safeguarding patient information.
Question 4
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is most
appropriate?
A. "It eliminates the need for clinical judgment."
B. "It ensures care is based on the best available evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences."
C. "It replaces patient preferences with research findings."
D. "It requires nurses to follow research studies exactly."
Correct Answer: B
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 newly hired graduate nurse. Which statement
by the graduate nurse demonstrates an understanding of
professional nursing?
A. "Professional nursing focuses primarily on carrying out
provider prescriptions."
B. "Professional nursing integrates scientific knowledge, clinical
judgment, ethics, and accountability."
C. "Professional nursing is defined by years of experience rather
than education."
D. "Professional nursing requires independent practice without
collaboration."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing combines evidence-based knowledge,
clinical judgment, ethical decision-making, accountability, and
collaboration to provide safe, patient-centered care. Nurses
work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals while
maintaining independent accountability for nursing practice.
,Carrying out provider prescriptions is only one aspect of nursing
care.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which action best
demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Completing documentation before responding to a patient's
request for pain relief.
B. Scheduling all patient care according to staff convenience.
C. Including the patient in decisions about the plan of care.
D. Providing identical teaching materials to every patient.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for each patient's
values, preferences, and goals. Involving patients in care
planning promotes autonomy, improves satisfaction, and
supports better outcomes. Care should be individualized rather
than based solely on staff preferences or standardized
materials.
Question 3
A nurse identifies that a patient's condition has changed and
immediately notifies the healthcare provider while
implementing appropriate nursing interventions. Which
professional responsibility is the nurse demonstrating?
, A. Accountability
B. Delegation
C. Advocacy
D. Confidentiality
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Accountability means accepting responsibility for nursing
judgments, actions, and outcomes. Recognizing changes in
patient status, initiating appropriate nursing interventions, and
promptly communicating concerns demonstrate professional
accountability. Advocacy focuses on protecting patient rights,
while confidentiality concerns safeguarding patient information.
Question 4
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is most
appropriate?
A. "It eliminates the need for clinical judgment."
B. "It ensures care is based on the best available evidence,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences."
C. "It replaces patient preferences with research findings."
D. "It requires nurses to follow research studies exactly."
Correct Answer: B
