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 is asked by a patient, "What
makes nursing a profession?" Which response by the nurse is
most appropriate?
A. "Nursing is a profession because it has a specialized body of
knowledge, standards of practice, and accountability to the
public."
B. "Nursing is a profession because nurses follow the physician's
treatment plan."
C. "Nursing is a profession because nurses are licensed to
perform technical skills."
D. "Nursing is a profession because nurses work only in
hospitals."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A profession is characterized by a specialized body of
knowledge, ethical standards, accountability, ongoing
education, and service to society. Registered nurses use
evidence-based knowledge and clinical judgment to provide
patient-centered care. Following provider prescriptions and
performing technical skills are components of practice but do
not define nursing as a profession. Nurses practice in many
settings beyond hospitals.
,Question 2
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which action best
demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Scheduling care according to unit convenience.
B. Asking the patient about personal goals before developing
the plan of care.
C. Limiting family involvement to reduce distractions.
D. Completing all treatments before discussing concerns with
the patient.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care recognizes the patient's values,
preferences, goals, and participation in decision-making.
Collaborating with the patient to establish care goals promotes
individualized care and improves outcomes. Organizing care for
staff convenience or limiting communication reduces patient
engagement.
Question 3
A nurse identifies a medication dosage that appears higher than
expected. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Administer the medication as prescribed.
B. Ask another nurse to administer the medication.
C. Clarify the prescription with the prescribing provider before
, administration.
D. Delay the medication until the next scheduled dose.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The nurse has a professional responsibility to question
prescriptions that appear unsafe. Clarifying the order before
administration protects patient safety and reflects
accountability. Administering a questionable medication or
asking another nurse to do so is unsafe. Delaying medication
without investigation may also compromise care.
Question 4
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is best?
A. It eliminates the need for clinical judgment.
B. It combines current evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences to guide care.
C. It requires nurses to follow research without considering
patient needs.
D. It focuses only on reducing healthcare costs.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best available evidence,
clinician expertise, and patient preferences to support safe,
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 is asked by a patient, "What
makes nursing a profession?" Which response by the nurse is
most appropriate?
A. "Nursing is a profession because it has a specialized body of
knowledge, standards of practice, and accountability to the
public."
B. "Nursing is a profession because nurses follow the physician's
treatment plan."
C. "Nursing is a profession because nurses are licensed to
perform technical skills."
D. "Nursing is a profession because nurses work only in
hospitals."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A profession is characterized by a specialized body of
knowledge, ethical standards, accountability, ongoing
education, and service to society. Registered nurses use
evidence-based knowledge and clinical judgment to provide
patient-centered care. Following provider prescriptions and
performing technical skills are components of practice but do
not define nursing as a profession. Nurses practice in many
settings beyond hospitals.
,Question 2
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which action best
demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Scheduling care according to unit convenience.
B. Asking the patient about personal goals before developing
the plan of care.
C. Limiting family involvement to reduce distractions.
D. Completing all treatments before discussing concerns with
the patient.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient-centered care recognizes the patient's values,
preferences, goals, and participation in decision-making.
Collaborating with the patient to establish care goals promotes
individualized care and improves outcomes. Organizing care for
staff convenience or limiting communication reduces patient
engagement.
Question 3
A nurse identifies a medication dosage that appears higher than
expected. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Administer the medication as prescribed.
B. Ask another nurse to administer the medication.
C. Clarify the prescription with the prescribing provider before
, administration.
D. Delay the medication until the next scheduled dose.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The nurse has a professional responsibility to question
prescriptions that appear unsafe. Clarifying the order before
administration protects patient safety and reflects
accountability. Administering a questionable medication or
asking another nurse to do so is unsafe. Delaying medication
without investigation may also compromise care.
Question 4
A nursing student asks why evidence-based practice is
important. Which response by the instructor is best?
A. It eliminates the need for clinical judgment.
B. It combines current evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences to guide care.
C. It requires nurses to follow research without considering
patient needs.
D. It focuses only on reducing healthcare costs.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice integrates the best available evidence,
clinician expertise, and patient preferences to support safe,
