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 RN is asked by a family member to adjust a
patient's home oxygen equipment after discharge. The nurse
has never received training on that specific device. Which
action is most appropriate?
A. Adjust the equipment because the nurse is licensed to
provide patient care.
B. Ask another family member to adjust the equipment.
C. Explain the need for a qualified provider or appropriate
training before making changes and arrange for assistance.
D. Experiment with the device using the instruction manual
while the patient waits.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The nurse is accountable for practicing within personal
competence and the legal scope of nursing practice.
Recognizing limitations, seeking appropriate assistance, and
ensuring patient safety reflect professional accountability.
Performing unfamiliar procedures without adequate
preparation places the patient at unnecessary risk.
Question 2
,A nursing student asks why continuing education is emphasized
throughout a nursing career. Which response by the instructor
is most accurate?
A. It is required only for nurses seeking management positions.
B. It helps nurses maintain current knowledge and provide
evidence-informed care.
C. It replaces the need for clinical experience.
D. It is necessary only when new medications become available.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Healthcare continuously evolves through new research,
technology, and practice standards. Lifelong learning enables
nurses to maintain competence, improve clinical judgment, and
provide safe, evidence-informed care throughout their careers.
Question 3
A nurse notices a colleague documenting assessments that
were not actually performed. What is the nurse's priority
action?
A. Ignore the behavior because documentation is the
colleague's responsibility.
B. Discuss the concern directly with the colleague and follow
organizational policy for reporting if necessary.
, C. Rewrite the documentation without informing anyone.
D. Tell other staff members to avoid working with the colleague.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professionalism includes honesty, integrity, accountability, and
protecting patient safety. Addressing concerns appropriately
and following established reporting procedures supports ethical
practice while maintaining professional conduct.
Question 4
A patient asks, "How do nurses know what care is best?" Which
response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "We simply follow physician preferences."
B. "We base care on current evidence, clinical expertise, and
your preferences whenever possible."
C. "Every nurse develops personal methods over time."
D. "Most nursing care is based on tradition."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-informed nursing integrates the best available
evidence, clinical expertise, patient values, and available
resources. Patient-centered care recognizes the patient's
preferences and goals when planning interventions.
Question 5
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
CARE
CONCEPTS, CONNECTIONS &
SKILLS
4TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)MARTI BURTON;
DAVID SMITH
TEST BANK
,Question 1
A newly licensed RN is asked by a family member to adjust a
patient's home oxygen equipment after discharge. The nurse
has never received training on that specific device. Which
action is most appropriate?
A. Adjust the equipment because the nurse is licensed to
provide patient care.
B. Ask another family member to adjust the equipment.
C. Explain the need for a qualified provider or appropriate
training before making changes and arrange for assistance.
D. Experiment with the device using the instruction manual
while the patient waits.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The nurse is accountable for practicing within personal
competence and the legal scope of nursing practice.
Recognizing limitations, seeking appropriate assistance, and
ensuring patient safety reflect professional accountability.
Performing unfamiliar procedures without adequate
preparation places the patient at unnecessary risk.
Question 2
,A nursing student asks why continuing education is emphasized
throughout a nursing career. Which response by the instructor
is most accurate?
A. It is required only for nurses seeking management positions.
B. It helps nurses maintain current knowledge and provide
evidence-informed care.
C. It replaces the need for clinical experience.
D. It is necessary only when new medications become available.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Healthcare continuously evolves through new research,
technology, and practice standards. Lifelong learning enables
nurses to maintain competence, improve clinical judgment, and
provide safe, evidence-informed care throughout their careers.
Question 3
A nurse notices a colleague documenting assessments that
were not actually performed. What is the nurse's priority
action?
A. Ignore the behavior because documentation is the
colleague's responsibility.
B. Discuss the concern directly with the colleague and follow
organizational policy for reporting if necessary.
, C. Rewrite the documentation without informing anyone.
D. Tell other staff members to avoid working with the colleague.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professionalism includes honesty, integrity, accountability, and
protecting patient safety. Addressing concerns appropriately
and following established reporting procedures supports ethical
practice while maintaining professional conduct.
Question 4
A patient asks, "How do nurses know what care is best?" Which
response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "We simply follow physician preferences."
B. "We base care on current evidence, clinical expertise, and
your preferences whenever possible."
C. "Every nurse develops personal methods over time."
D. "Most nursing care is based on tradition."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-informed nursing integrates the best available
evidence, clinical expertise, patient values, and available
resources. Patient-centered care recognizes the patient's
preferences and goals when planning interventions.
Question 5
