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 standards of nursing practice are
important. Which response by the instructor is most accurate?
A. They replace clinical judgment in patient care.
B. They provide a framework for safe and competent nursing
care.
C. They eliminate the need for continuing education.
D. They are used only in educational settings.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Standards of nursing practice establish expectations for safe,
competent, and ethical nursing care. They guide nurses in
delivering consistent care while allowing for individualized
clinical judgment. Standards do not replace judgment, eliminate
continuing education, or apply only to schools.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse is unsure whether a specific procedure
is permitted within their role. Which action is most
appropriate?
A. Perform the procedure if another nurse agrees.
B. Review the applicable Nurse Practice Act and organizational
policies.
,C. Refuse all procedures not learned in nursing school.
D. Ask the patient whether the procedure should be performed.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The Nurse Practice Act defines the legal scope of nursing
practice within a jurisdiction. Reviewing the act and employer
policies helps determine whether a procedure is authorized.
Relying solely on coworkers or patients is inappropriate for legal
and professional decision-making.
Question 3
A nurse notices a colleague documenting assessments that
were not actually performed. Which action demonstrates
professionalism?
A. Ignore the behavior because it is not the nurse's
responsibility.
B. Discuss the concern privately with the colleague and follow
reporting policies if necessary.
C. Alter the documentation to match expected findings.
D. Tell patients not to trust the colleague.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nurses are accountable for promoting patient
safety and ethical practice. Addressing concerns appropriately
, and following organizational reporting procedures helps protect
patients and maintain professional integrity. Falsifying records
or ignoring unsafe behavior is unacceptable.
Question 4
A patient asks why nurses continue to attend educational
programs after licensure. Which response is best?
A. "Continuing education is required because nursing
knowledge and healthcare practices change."
B. "Nurses attend classes mainly to qualify for administrative
positions."
C. "Continuing education is only necessary for specialty nurses."
D. "Nurses attend programs because experience alone is not
valuable."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Healthcare knowledge, technology, treatments, and evidence-
based practices continually evolve. Lifelong learning helps
nurses maintain competence and provide safe, current care.
Continuing education benefits all nurses, not only those seeking
leadership or specialty roles.
Question 5
A nurse caring for a culturally diverse patient population
demonstrates professionalism by:
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CARE
CONCEPTS, CONNECTIONS &
SKILLS
4TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)MARTI BURTON;
DAVID SMITH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A nursing student asks why standards of nursing practice are
important. Which response by the instructor is most accurate?
A. They replace clinical judgment in patient care.
B. They provide a framework for safe and competent nursing
care.
C. They eliminate the need for continuing education.
D. They are used only in educational settings.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Standards of nursing practice establish expectations for safe,
competent, and ethical nursing care. They guide nurses in
delivering consistent care while allowing for individualized
clinical judgment. Standards do not replace judgment, eliminate
continuing education, or apply only to schools.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse is unsure whether a specific procedure
is permitted within their role. Which action is most
appropriate?
A. Perform the procedure if another nurse agrees.
B. Review the applicable Nurse Practice Act and organizational
policies.
,C. Refuse all procedures not learned in nursing school.
D. Ask the patient whether the procedure should be performed.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The Nurse Practice Act defines the legal scope of nursing
practice within a jurisdiction. Reviewing the act and employer
policies helps determine whether a procedure is authorized.
Relying solely on coworkers or patients is inappropriate for legal
and professional decision-making.
Question 3
A nurse notices a colleague documenting assessments that
were not actually performed. Which action demonstrates
professionalism?
A. Ignore the behavior because it is not the nurse's
responsibility.
B. Discuss the concern privately with the colleague and follow
reporting policies if necessary.
C. Alter the documentation to match expected findings.
D. Tell patients not to trust the colleague.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nurses are accountable for promoting patient
safety and ethical practice. Addressing concerns appropriately
, and following organizational reporting procedures helps protect
patients and maintain professional integrity. Falsifying records
or ignoring unsafe behavior is unacceptable.
Question 4
A patient asks why nurses continue to attend educational
programs after licensure. Which response is best?
A. "Continuing education is required because nursing
knowledge and healthcare practices change."
B. "Nurses attend classes mainly to qualify for administrative
positions."
C. "Continuing education is only necessary for specialty nurses."
D. "Nurses attend programs because experience alone is not
valuable."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Healthcare knowledge, technology, treatments, and evidence-
based practices continually evolve. Lifelong learning helps
nurses maintain competence and provide safe, current care.
Continuing education benefits all nurses, not only those seeking
leadership or specialty roles.
Question 5
A nurse caring for a culturally diverse patient population
demonstrates professionalism by:
