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 what distinguishes
nursing as a profession. Which characteristic best supports
nursing's status as a profession?
A. Performing tasks delegated by physicians
B. Possessing a specialized body of knowledge and standards of
practice
C. Providing care only in hospital settings
D. Following facility policies without independent judgment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is recognized as a profession because it is founded on
specialized knowledge, ethical standards, professional
accountability, evidence-based practice, and licensure
requirements. Professional nurses use clinical judgment and are
accountable for patient outcomes across diverse healthcare
settings.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Which action best demonstrates professional accountability?
A. Completing documentation at the end of the shift from
memory
B. Delegating all patient education responsibilities to assistive
,personnel
C. Reporting a medication error promptly and following
institutional policy
D. Asking another nurse to chart assessments that were not
performed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional accountability requires nurses to acknowledge
errors, report them promptly, and participate in appropriate
follow-up actions to promote patient safety. Honest
communication and adherence to safety protocols are essential
components of professional nursing practice.
Question 3
A nursing student asks why understanding the history of nursing
is important. Which response by the instructor is most
appropriate?
A. Historical events have no influence on modern nursing
practice.
B. Nursing history helps explain the profession's values and
evolution.
C. Historical knowledge is required only for licensing
examinations.
D. Modern technology has replaced historical nursing principles.
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Understanding nursing history provides insight into how
professional values, standards, education, and patient-centered
care evolved. Historical influences continue to shape nursing
roles, healthcare delivery, and professional expectations today.
Question 4
Which contemporary healthcare trend has most significantly
increased nurses' involvement in patient education?
A. Shorter hospital stays and increased outpatient care
B. Reduced patient participation in healthcare decisions
C. Elimination of chronic diseases
D. Decreased use of healthcare technology
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Shorter hospital stays require nurses to provide timely and
effective patient education to prepare patients and families for
self-care at home. Patient teaching is essential for improving
health outcomes and reducing complications and readmissions.
Question 5
A registered nurse advocates for a patient's cultural preferences
during discharge planning. Which professional nursing role is
being demonstrated?
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 what distinguishes
nursing as a profession. Which characteristic best supports
nursing's status as a profession?
A. Performing tasks delegated by physicians
B. Possessing a specialized body of knowledge and standards of
practice
C. Providing care only in hospital settings
D. Following facility policies without independent judgment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is recognized as a profession because it is founded on
specialized knowledge, ethical standards, professional
accountability, evidence-based practice, and licensure
requirements. Professional nurses use clinical judgment and are
accountable for patient outcomes across diverse healthcare
settings.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Which action best demonstrates professional accountability?
A. Completing documentation at the end of the shift from
memory
B. Delegating all patient education responsibilities to assistive
,personnel
C. Reporting a medication error promptly and following
institutional policy
D. Asking another nurse to chart assessments that were not
performed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Professional accountability requires nurses to acknowledge
errors, report them promptly, and participate in appropriate
follow-up actions to promote patient safety. Honest
communication and adherence to safety protocols are essential
components of professional nursing practice.
Question 3
A nursing student asks why understanding the history of nursing
is important. Which response by the instructor is most
appropriate?
A. Historical events have no influence on modern nursing
practice.
B. Nursing history helps explain the profession's values and
evolution.
C. Historical knowledge is required only for licensing
examinations.
D. Modern technology has replaced historical nursing principles.
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Understanding nursing history provides insight into how
professional values, standards, education, and patient-centered
care evolved. Historical influences continue to shape nursing
roles, healthcare delivery, and professional expectations today.
Question 4
Which contemporary healthcare trend has most significantly
increased nurses' involvement in patient education?
A. Shorter hospital stays and increased outpatient care
B. Reduced patient participation in healthcare decisions
C. Elimination of chronic diseases
D. Decreased use of healthcare technology
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Shorter hospital stays require nurses to provide timely and
effective patient education to prepare patients and families for
self-care at home. Patient teaching is essential for improving
health outcomes and reducing complications and readmissions.
Question 5
A registered nurse advocates for a patient's cultural preferences
during discharge planning. Which professional nursing role is
being demonstrated?
