DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CARE
CONCEPTS, CONNECTIONS &
SKILLS
4TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)MARTI BURTON;
DAVID SMITH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A newly licensed nurse asks why understanding the history of
nursing is important. Which response by the preceptor is most
appropriate?
A. "History has little influence on current nursing practice."
B. "Understanding nursing history helps explain the profession's
values and guides future practice."
C. "History is only important for nurses pursuing leadership
roles."
D. "Knowledge of history is primarily needed to pass licensure
examinations."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Understanding the history of nursing provides insight into how
the profession has evolved, reinforces professional values, and
helps nurses appreciate current standards, ethical
responsibilities, and future directions. Nursing history
influences patient advocacy, evidence-based practice, and
professional identity.
Question 2
A nursing student is reviewing the role of the state's Nurse
Practice Act before beginning clinical experiences. Which
statement demonstrates correct understanding?
,A. It establishes nursing licensure requirements and defines the
legal scope of nursing practice.
B. It replaces employer policies regarding patient care.
C. It applies only to advanced practice registered nurses.
D. It provides federal regulations that are identical in every
state.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Each state's Nurse Practice Act defines the legal scope of
nursing practice, establishes licensure requirements, and
outlines professional accountability. Nurses must practice
within the scope established by their state's regulations in
addition to following employer policies and professional
standards.
Question 3
A registered nurse is assigned a patient whose care requires
specialized knowledge beyond the nurse's current competency.
What is the nurse's best action?
A. Perform the procedure independently to gain experience.
B. Decline all patient assignments for the remainder of the shift.
C. Seek guidance, appropriate supervision, or reassignment
while maintaining patient safety.
D. Ask another nurse to document completion of the
procedure.
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional nurses recognize their limitations and seek
assistance when necessary. Protecting patient safety requires
practicing within one's competence while pursuing
opportunities to develop additional knowledge and skills.
Question 4
A nurse attends continuing education courses each year despite
already meeting the minimum licensure requirements. Which
professional characteristic does this behavior best
demonstrate?
A. Dependence
B. Lifelong learning
C. Task orientation
D. Delegation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Lifelong learning is an essential characteristic of professional
nursing. Continuing education helps nurses maintain
competence, improve patient outcomes, adapt to advances in
healthcare, and support evidence-based practice.
Question 5
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CARE
CONCEPTS, CONNECTIONS &
SKILLS
4TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)MARTI BURTON;
DAVID SMITH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A newly licensed nurse asks why understanding the history of
nursing is important. Which response by the preceptor is most
appropriate?
A. "History has little influence on current nursing practice."
B. "Understanding nursing history helps explain the profession's
values and guides future practice."
C. "History is only important for nurses pursuing leadership
roles."
D. "Knowledge of history is primarily needed to pass licensure
examinations."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Understanding the history of nursing provides insight into how
the profession has evolved, reinforces professional values, and
helps nurses appreciate current standards, ethical
responsibilities, and future directions. Nursing history
influences patient advocacy, evidence-based practice, and
professional identity.
Question 2
A nursing student is reviewing the role of the state's Nurse
Practice Act before beginning clinical experiences. Which
statement demonstrates correct understanding?
,A. It establishes nursing licensure requirements and defines the
legal scope of nursing practice.
B. It replaces employer policies regarding patient care.
C. It applies only to advanced practice registered nurses.
D. It provides federal regulations that are identical in every
state.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Each state's Nurse Practice Act defines the legal scope of
nursing practice, establishes licensure requirements, and
outlines professional accountability. Nurses must practice
within the scope established by their state's regulations in
addition to following employer policies and professional
standards.
Question 3
A registered nurse is assigned a patient whose care requires
specialized knowledge beyond the nurse's current competency.
What is the nurse's best action?
A. Perform the procedure independently to gain experience.
B. Decline all patient assignments for the remainder of the shift.
C. Seek guidance, appropriate supervision, or reassignment
while maintaining patient safety.
D. Ask another nurse to document completion of the
procedure.
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional nurses recognize their limitations and seek
assistance when necessary. Protecting patient safety requires
practicing within one's competence while pursuing
opportunities to develop additional knowledge and skills.
Question 4
A nurse attends continuing education courses each year despite
already meeting the minimum licensure requirements. Which
professional characteristic does this behavior best
demonstrate?
A. Dependence
B. Lifelong learning
C. Task orientation
D. Delegation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Lifelong learning is an essential characteristic of professional
nursing. Continuing education helps nurses maintain
competence, improve patient outcomes, adapt to advances in
healthcare, and support evidence-based practice.
Question 5
