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 newly licensed registered nurse asks a preceptor what
distinguishes professional nursing from simply completing
assigned tasks. Which response by the preceptor is most
appropriate?
A. Professional nursing focuses primarily on carrying out
provider prescriptions accurately.
B. Professional nursing integrates clinical judgment, evidence,
ethics, and patient-centered care to achieve health outcomes.
C. Professional nursing is limited to technical skills performed in
acute care settings.
D. Professional nursing emphasizes efficiency over
individualized patient preferences.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing extends beyond performing tasks. It
incorporates critical thinking, evidence-based practice, ethical
decision-making, patient advocacy, communication,
collaboration, and individualized care. Nurses use clinical
judgment to meet patients' physical, emotional, social, and
spiritual needs while promoting safety and quality care.
Question 2
,A nurse is caring for a hospitalized adult who refuses a
scheduled treatment after receiving information about its
benefits and risks. Which nursing action best demonstrates
respect for patient autonomy?
A. Explain that the treatment is mandatory.
B. Notify security if the patient continues to refuse.
C. Assess the patient's understanding, explore concerns, and
respect the informed decision.
D. Delay documenting the refusal until the provider speaks with
the patient.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Autonomy is the patient's right to make informed healthcare
decisions. The nurse should verify understanding, answer
questions, assess decision-making capacity, and respect an
informed refusal while documenting the discussion and
notifying the provider as appropriate. Coercion violates ethical
principles.
Question 3
A nurse observes another nurse preparing to administer
medication without first confirming the patient's identity. What
is the priority nursing action?
, A. Wait until the medication is administered before discussing
the issue.
B. Immediately intervene to prevent a potential patient safety
error.
C. Report the incident after the shift without speaking to the
nurse.
D. Assume the nurse already verified the patient's identity.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient safety is the nurse's highest priority. If an unsafe action
is observed, the nurse should intervene immediately to prevent
harm. Concerns can later be addressed respectfully, and
reporting should follow organizational policy if appropriate.
Question 4
A nurse caring for several patients must determine which
activity can be delegated to an experienced unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP).
A. Assess a patient's pain after receiving an analgesic.
B. Teach a patient how to use an incentive spirometer.
C. Obtain and document routine vital signs for a stable patient.
D. Evaluate the effectiveness of a new nursing intervention.
Correct Answer: C
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)PATRICIA A. POTTER;
ANNE G. PERRY; PATRICIA A.
STOCKERT; AMY HALL; WENDY
R. OSTENDORF
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A newly licensed registered nurse asks a preceptor what
distinguishes professional nursing from simply completing
assigned tasks. Which response by the preceptor is most
appropriate?
A. Professional nursing focuses primarily on carrying out
provider prescriptions accurately.
B. Professional nursing integrates clinical judgment, evidence,
ethics, and patient-centered care to achieve health outcomes.
C. Professional nursing is limited to technical skills performed in
acute care settings.
D. Professional nursing emphasizes efficiency over
individualized patient preferences.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing extends beyond performing tasks. It
incorporates critical thinking, evidence-based practice, ethical
decision-making, patient advocacy, communication,
collaboration, and individualized care. Nurses use clinical
judgment to meet patients' physical, emotional, social, and
spiritual needs while promoting safety and quality care.
Question 2
,A nurse is caring for a hospitalized adult who refuses a
scheduled treatment after receiving information about its
benefits and risks. Which nursing action best demonstrates
respect for patient autonomy?
A. Explain that the treatment is mandatory.
B. Notify security if the patient continues to refuse.
C. Assess the patient's understanding, explore concerns, and
respect the informed decision.
D. Delay documenting the refusal until the provider speaks with
the patient.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Autonomy is the patient's right to make informed healthcare
decisions. The nurse should verify understanding, answer
questions, assess decision-making capacity, and respect an
informed refusal while documenting the discussion and
notifying the provider as appropriate. Coercion violates ethical
principles.
Question 3
A nurse observes another nurse preparing to administer
medication without first confirming the patient's identity. What
is the priority nursing action?
, A. Wait until the medication is administered before discussing
the issue.
B. Immediately intervene to prevent a potential patient safety
error.
C. Report the incident after the shift without speaking to the
nurse.
D. Assume the nurse already verified the patient's identity.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient safety is the nurse's highest priority. If an unsafe action
is observed, the nurse should intervene immediately to prevent
harm. Concerns can later be addressed respectfully, and
reporting should follow organizational policy if appropriate.
Question 4
A nurse caring for several patients must determine which
activity can be delegated to an experienced unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP).
A. Assess a patient's pain after receiving an analgesic.
B. Teach a patient how to use an incentive spirometer.
C. Obtain and document routine vital signs for a stable patient.
D. Evaluate the effectiveness of a new nursing intervention.
Correct Answer: C
