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 why professional nursing
standards are important in daily practice. Which response by
the charge nurse is most appropriate?
A. "They are optional recommendations that individual nurses
may choose to follow."
B. "They provide a framework for safe, ethical, evidence-
informed nursing care."
C. "They replace clinical judgment in complex patient
situations."
D. "They are used only when completing performance
evaluations."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing standards guide safe, ethical, and
evidence-informed practice while supporting consistent, high-
quality patient care. They complement—not replace—clinical
judgment. Standards are expected to be incorporated into daily
practice rather than used only during evaluations or treated as
optional.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which action best
demonstrates patient advocacy?
,A. Following a medication prescription despite concerns
because the provider wrote it
B. Respecting a patient's request to decline a nonemergency
treatment after confirming informed decision-making
C. Discussing a patient's diagnosis with a family member
without permission
D. Withholding information that may cause the patient anxiety
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Advocacy includes protecting patients' rights, promoting
informed decision-making, and respecting patient autonomy.
Nurses should ensure patients understand their options and
honor informed refusals when appropriate. Following
questionable orders without clarification, violating
confidentiality, or withholding necessary information does not
reflect advocacy.
Question 3
A registered nurse is delegating tasks to an experienced
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task is appropriate
to delegate?
A. Developing the patient's plan of care
B. Performing the initial pain assessment after surgery
C. Assisting a stable patient with bathing and grooming
D. Teaching a patient how to administer insulin
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Routine, predictable tasks such as bathing and grooming may
be delegated to qualified UAP for stable patients. The RN
remains responsible for assessment, planning, patient
education, evaluation, and clinical judgment activities.
Question 4
A nurse notices that another nurse is preparing to administer
medication to the wrong patient. What should the observing
nurse do first?
A. Wait until the medication has been administered before
discussing the concern
B. Immediately intervene to prevent the potential error
C. Report the nurse to the licensing board before speaking with
anyone
D. Document the event in the patient's record before taking
action
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient safety is the immediate priority. The observing nurse
should intervene promptly to prevent harm. After patient safety
is ensured, the event should be reported according to
organizational policy and documented appropriately if
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 why professional nursing
standards are important in daily practice. Which response by
the charge nurse is most appropriate?
A. "They are optional recommendations that individual nurses
may choose to follow."
B. "They provide a framework for safe, ethical, evidence-
informed nursing care."
C. "They replace clinical judgment in complex patient
situations."
D. "They are used only when completing performance
evaluations."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing standards guide safe, ethical, and
evidence-informed practice while supporting consistent, high-
quality patient care. They complement—not replace—clinical
judgment. Standards are expected to be incorporated into daily
practice rather than used only during evaluations or treated as
optional.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for four patients. Which action best
demonstrates patient advocacy?
,A. Following a medication prescription despite concerns
because the provider wrote it
B. Respecting a patient's request to decline a nonemergency
treatment after confirming informed decision-making
C. Discussing a patient's diagnosis with a family member
without permission
D. Withholding information that may cause the patient anxiety
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Advocacy includes protecting patients' rights, promoting
informed decision-making, and respecting patient autonomy.
Nurses should ensure patients understand their options and
honor informed refusals when appropriate. Following
questionable orders without clarification, violating
confidentiality, or withholding necessary information does not
reflect advocacy.
Question 3
A registered nurse is delegating tasks to an experienced
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task is appropriate
to delegate?
A. Developing the patient's plan of care
B. Performing the initial pain assessment after surgery
C. Assisting a stable patient with bathing and grooming
D. Teaching a patient how to administer insulin
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Routine, predictable tasks such as bathing and grooming may
be delegated to qualified UAP for stable patients. The RN
remains responsible for assessment, planning, patient
education, evaluation, and clinical judgment activities.
Question 4
A nurse notices that another nurse is preparing to administer
medication to the wrong patient. What should the observing
nurse do first?
A. Wait until the medication has been administered before
discussing the concern
B. Immediately intervene to prevent the potential error
C. Report the nurse to the licensing board before speaking with
anyone
D. Document the event in the patient's record before taking
action
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Patient safety is the immediate priority. The observing nurse
should intervene promptly to prevent harm. After patient safety
is ensured, the event should be reported according to
organizational policy and documented appropriately if
