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 nurse is explaining the characteristics of a profession to a
group of newly hired nursing assistants. Which statement best
reflects professional nursing practice?
A. Professional nursing focuses primarily on carrying out
provider prescriptions.
B. Professional nursing combines evidence-based knowledge,
clinical judgment, ethical practice, and patient-centered care.
C. Professional nursing is limited to direct bedside care provided
in hospitals.
D. Professional nursing requires following routines without
questioning established practices.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing integrates scientific knowledge, evidence-
based practice, ethical decision-making, clinical judgment,
communication, and patient-centered care. Nurses collaborate
with patients and the health care team while remaining
accountable for their independent nursing judgments. The
other options describe limited or inaccurate views of
professional nursing.
Question 2
,A registered nurse is assigned to care for four patients at the
beginning of a shift. Which action best demonstrates
accountability?
A. Documenting assessments immediately after completing
them.
B. Asking another nurse to complete all documentation.
C. Omitting documentation until the end of the week.
D. Recording assessments that have not yet been performed to
save time.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Accountability includes accurately documenting care in a timely
manner. Documentation should reflect assessments and
interventions that have actually occurred. Delaying
documentation or recording care that was not performed
compromises patient safety and violates professional standards.
Question 3
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is most
appropriate?
A. "It replaces clinical judgment during patient care."
B. "It combines the best available evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences to guide care."
, C. "It requires nurses to use only published research findings."
D. "It eliminates the need for individualized nursing care."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current best evidence,
clinician expertise, and patient values to improve outcomes.
Clinical judgment remains essential, and individualized care
continues to be a cornerstone of nursing practice.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses a scheduled
treatment after receiving education about its risks and benefits.
What is the nurse's best action?
A. Respect the patient's decision, document the refusal, and
notify the appropriate provider.
B. Administer the treatment because it was prescribed.
C. Ask the family to persuade the patient without involving the
patient further.
D. Ignore the refusal and return later without documentation.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Competent patients have the right to make informed decisions,
including refusing treatment. The nurse should ensure the
patient understands the information, document the discussion
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)PATRICIA A. POTTER;
ANNE G. PERRY; PATRICIA A.
STOCKERT; AMY HALL; WENDY
R. OSTENDORF
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A nurse is explaining the characteristics of a profession to a
group of newly hired nursing assistants. Which statement best
reflects professional nursing practice?
A. Professional nursing focuses primarily on carrying out
provider prescriptions.
B. Professional nursing combines evidence-based knowledge,
clinical judgment, ethical practice, and patient-centered care.
C. Professional nursing is limited to direct bedside care provided
in hospitals.
D. Professional nursing requires following routines without
questioning established practices.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing integrates scientific knowledge, evidence-
based practice, ethical decision-making, clinical judgment,
communication, and patient-centered care. Nurses collaborate
with patients and the health care team while remaining
accountable for their independent nursing judgments. The
other options describe limited or inaccurate views of
professional nursing.
Question 2
,A registered nurse is assigned to care for four patients at the
beginning of a shift. Which action best demonstrates
accountability?
A. Documenting assessments immediately after completing
them.
B. Asking another nurse to complete all documentation.
C. Omitting documentation until the end of the week.
D. Recording assessments that have not yet been performed to
save time.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Accountability includes accurately documenting care in a timely
manner. Documentation should reflect assessments and
interventions that have actually occurred. Delaying
documentation or recording care that was not performed
compromises patient safety and violates professional standards.
Question 3
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is most
appropriate?
A. "It replaces clinical judgment during patient care."
B. "It combines the best available evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences to guide care."
, C. "It requires nurses to use only published research findings."
D. "It eliminates the need for individualized nursing care."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates current best evidence,
clinician expertise, and patient values to improve outcomes.
Clinical judgment remains essential, and individualized care
continues to be a cornerstone of nursing practice.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses a scheduled
treatment after receiving education about its risks and benefits.
What is the nurse's best action?
A. Respect the patient's decision, document the refusal, and
notify the appropriate provider.
B. Administer the treatment because it was prescribed.
C. Ask the family to persuade the patient without involving the
patient further.
D. Ignore the refusal and return later without documentation.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Competent patients have the right to make informed decisions,
including refusing treatment. The nurse should ensure the
patient understands the information, document the discussion
