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 caring for four clients at the beginning of a shift.
Which action best demonstrates professional accountability?
A. Delegating all routine tasks to assistive personnel without
follow-up
B. Reviewing assigned clients' information before providing care
C. Waiting for the charge nurse to identify client priorities
D. Delaying documentation until the end of the shift regardless
of events
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Reviewing assigned clients' information before providing care
demonstrates accountability, preparation, and commitment to
safe practice. Nurses are responsible for understanding client
needs before initiating care. The other options either delay
appropriate care, reduce accountability, or increase the risk of
errors.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse asks why a nurse practice act is
important. Which response by the preceptor is most accurate?
A. It establishes the legal scope of nursing practice within a
jurisdiction.
B. It replaces employer policies for nursing care.
,C. It guarantees employment after licensure.
D. It determines physician responsibilities.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A nurse practice act defines the legal authority, responsibilities,
and scope of nursing practice within a specific jurisdiction.
Employer policies complement but do not replace legal
requirements. Employment is not guaranteed by licensure, and
physician responsibilities are governed separately.
Question 3
A nurse identifies a potential medication error before
administering a drug. Which action reflects the nurse's primary
responsibility?
A. Administer the medication because it was prescribed.
B. Clarify the concern before administering the medication.
C. Ask another nurse to administer the medication.
D. Ignore the discrepancy if the client appears stable.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Client safety is the nurse's priority. Any discrepancy or concern
should be clarified before medication administration.
Delegating responsibility or ignoring a possible error places the
client at unnecessary risk.
, Question 4
A nursing student asks what professionalism means in nursing
practice. Which behavior best reflects professionalism?
A. Maintaining confidentiality even during casual conversations
B. Discussing client information in a public elevator
C. Refusing constructive feedback
D. Ignoring institutional policies
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Professional nurses consistently protect confidentiality,
demonstrate ethical behavior, accept feedback, and follow
organizational policies. Discussing client information publicly
and rejecting feedback violate professional standards.
Question 5
A nurse is developing a plan to remain competent throughout a
career. Which activity best supports lifelong learning?
A. Stopping education after initial licensure
B. Participating in continuing education and professional
development
C. Relying only on past clinical experiences
D. Avoiding changes in evidence-based practice
Correct Answer: B
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CARE
CONCEPTS, CONNECTIONS &
SKILLS
4TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)MARTI BURTON;
DAVID SMITH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A nurse is caring for four clients at the beginning of a shift.
Which action best demonstrates professional accountability?
A. Delegating all routine tasks to assistive personnel without
follow-up
B. Reviewing assigned clients' information before providing care
C. Waiting for the charge nurse to identify client priorities
D. Delaying documentation until the end of the shift regardless
of events
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Reviewing assigned clients' information before providing care
demonstrates accountability, preparation, and commitment to
safe practice. Nurses are responsible for understanding client
needs before initiating care. The other options either delay
appropriate care, reduce accountability, or increase the risk of
errors.
Question 2
A newly licensed nurse asks why a nurse practice act is
important. Which response by the preceptor is most accurate?
A. It establishes the legal scope of nursing practice within a
jurisdiction.
B. It replaces employer policies for nursing care.
,C. It guarantees employment after licensure.
D. It determines physician responsibilities.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A nurse practice act defines the legal authority, responsibilities,
and scope of nursing practice within a specific jurisdiction.
Employer policies complement but do not replace legal
requirements. Employment is not guaranteed by licensure, and
physician responsibilities are governed separately.
Question 3
A nurse identifies a potential medication error before
administering a drug. Which action reflects the nurse's primary
responsibility?
A. Administer the medication because it was prescribed.
B. Clarify the concern before administering the medication.
C. Ask another nurse to administer the medication.
D. Ignore the discrepancy if the client appears stable.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Client safety is the nurse's priority. Any discrepancy or concern
should be clarified before medication administration.
Delegating responsibility or ignoring a possible error places the
client at unnecessary risk.
, Question 4
A nursing student asks what professionalism means in nursing
practice. Which behavior best reflects professionalism?
A. Maintaining confidentiality even during casual conversations
B. Discussing client information in a public elevator
C. Refusing constructive feedback
D. Ignoring institutional policies
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Professional nurses consistently protect confidentiality,
demonstrate ethical behavior, accept feedback, and follow
organizational policies. Discussing client information publicly
and rejecting feedback violate professional standards.
Question 5
A nurse is developing a plan to remain competent throughout a
career. Which activity best supports lifelong learning?
A. Stopping education after initial licensure
B. Participating in continuing education and professional
development
C. Relying only on past clinical experiences
D. Avoiding changes in evidence-based practice
Correct Answer: B
