Fundamentals of Nursing The Art and Science
of Person-Centered Care 9th Edition by Carol
Taylor Pamela Lynn Test Bank / All Chapters 1-
46 / Full Complete
SECTION I: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE (Questions 1–30)
Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing
1. A nurse is providing care to a patient who is scheduled for surgery. The patient states, "I'm so
afraid I won't wake up." The nurse sits with the patient and allows time for the patient to
express fears. Which nursing role is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Teacher
B. Counselor
C. Advocate
D. Caregiver
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The counselor role involves providing emotional, intellectual, and psychological
support to patients. Allowing a patient to verbalize fears of death and providing a supportive
presence is an example of counseling. The teacher role involves explaining concepts and facts.
The advocate role involves protecting patient rights and speaking on the patient's behalf. The
caregiver role involves direct physical care.
2. Which nursing action best exemplifies the role of patient advocate?
A. Administering pain medication as ordered
B. Ensuring the patient has signed an informed consent after understanding the procedure
C. Teaching the patient about a new medication
D. Documenting the patient's vital signs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The advocate role involves protecting the patient's rights and ensuring informed
consent is obtained after the patient understands the procedure. Administering medications is a
,caregiver role. Teaching is the educator role. Documentation is a component of all nursing roles
but does not specifically define advocacy.
3. A nurse identifies a patient's health care needs and devises a plan of care to meet those
needs. This is an example of which nursing concept?
A. Nursing standards
B. Nursing orders
C. Nurse practice acts
D. Nursing process
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nursing process is a systematic, patient-centered method for identifying a
patient's health care needs and devising a plan of care to meet those needs. Nursing standards
are guidelines for practice. Nursing orders are specific instructions for patient care. Nurse
practice acts are laws that define and regulate nursing practice.
4. A registered nurse (RN) is working with a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which statement
reflects an accurate understanding of the LPN role?
A. The LPN must take a licensure exam.
B. The LPN can independently perform initial assessments.
C. The LPN can administer IV push medications.
D. The LPN can develop the initial nursing care plan.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: LPNs must pass a licensure examination (NCLEX-PN) to practice. RNs, not LPNs,
perform initial assessments and develop initial care plans. LPNs' scope of practice varies by
state, but IV push medications are generally outside their scope.
5. A client is distraught because a recent CT scan shows that the client's colon cancer has
metastasized to the lungs. Which nursing aim should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care
of this client?
A. Facilitating coping
B. Preventing illness
,C. Restoring health
D. Promoting health
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facilitating coping with disability and death is the appropriate nursing aim for a
client facing a terminal diagnosis. The immediate priority is to help the client cope with the
devastating news. Preventing illness, restoring health, and promoting health are not the primary
aims at this moment.
Chapter 2: Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice
6. A nurse uses evidence-based practice to guide patient care. Which components are essential
to evidence-based practice? Select all that apply.
A. Best available research evidence
B. Clinical expertise of the nurse
C. Patient values and preferences
D. Hospital administration preferences
E. Traditional nursing rituals
Correct Answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates the best available research evidence, clinical
expertise, and patient values and preferences. Hospital administration preferences and
traditional rituals are not components of EBP unless supported by evidence.
7. A nurse is reviewing research articles to determine the best method for preventing pressure
injuries. This nurse is demonstrating which competency?
A. Technical
B. Interpersonal
C. Intellectual
D. Ethical/legal
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The intellectual competency of nursing involves using critical thinking, research,
and evidence to guide practice decisions. Technical competency involves performing
, procedures. Interpersonal competency involves communication and relationships. Ethical/legal
competency involves making decisions consistent with professional standards.
Chapter 3: Health, Illness, and Disparities
8. A nurse conducts a smoking-cessation program for patients at a neighborhood clinic. This is
an example of which aim of nursing?
A. Promoting health
B. Preventing illness
C. Restoring health
D. Facilitating coping with disability
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preventing illness includes activities that reduce the risk of illness or injury, such
as smoking-cessation programs. Promoting health focuses on optimizing wellness. Restoring
health focuses on caring for patients during illness. Facilitating coping helps patients adapt to
disability or death.
9. A client with a lump in the breast calls the healthcare provider to schedule an appointment
for evaluation. Based on the client's actions, what stage of illness is the client demonstrating?
A. Assuming the sick role
B. Experiencing symptoms
C. Assuming the dependent role
D. Achieving recovery and rehabilitation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Seeking out a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment is an example of
assuming the sick role. Experiencing symptoms occurs when a person recognizes one or more
symptoms. Assuming the dependent role is characterized by accepting the diagnosis and
following the treatment plan.
10. A nurse refers an HIV-positive client to a local support group. This is an example of what
level of preventive care?
of Person-Centered Care 9th Edition by Carol
Taylor Pamela Lynn Test Bank / All Chapters 1-
46 / Full Complete
SECTION I: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE (Questions 1–30)
Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing
1. A nurse is providing care to a patient who is scheduled for surgery. The patient states, "I'm so
afraid I won't wake up." The nurse sits with the patient and allows time for the patient to
express fears. Which nursing role is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Teacher
B. Counselor
C. Advocate
D. Caregiver
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The counselor role involves providing emotional, intellectual, and psychological
support to patients. Allowing a patient to verbalize fears of death and providing a supportive
presence is an example of counseling. The teacher role involves explaining concepts and facts.
The advocate role involves protecting patient rights and speaking on the patient's behalf. The
caregiver role involves direct physical care.
2. Which nursing action best exemplifies the role of patient advocate?
A. Administering pain medication as ordered
B. Ensuring the patient has signed an informed consent after understanding the procedure
C. Teaching the patient about a new medication
D. Documenting the patient's vital signs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The advocate role involves protecting the patient's rights and ensuring informed
consent is obtained after the patient understands the procedure. Administering medications is a
,caregiver role. Teaching is the educator role. Documentation is a component of all nursing roles
but does not specifically define advocacy.
3. A nurse identifies a patient's health care needs and devises a plan of care to meet those
needs. This is an example of which nursing concept?
A. Nursing standards
B. Nursing orders
C. Nurse practice acts
D. Nursing process
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nursing process is a systematic, patient-centered method for identifying a
patient's health care needs and devising a plan of care to meet those needs. Nursing standards
are guidelines for practice. Nursing orders are specific instructions for patient care. Nurse
practice acts are laws that define and regulate nursing practice.
4. A registered nurse (RN) is working with a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which statement
reflects an accurate understanding of the LPN role?
A. The LPN must take a licensure exam.
B. The LPN can independently perform initial assessments.
C. The LPN can administer IV push medications.
D. The LPN can develop the initial nursing care plan.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: LPNs must pass a licensure examination (NCLEX-PN) to practice. RNs, not LPNs,
perform initial assessments and develop initial care plans. LPNs' scope of practice varies by
state, but IV push medications are generally outside their scope.
5. A client is distraught because a recent CT scan shows that the client's colon cancer has
metastasized to the lungs. Which nursing aim should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care
of this client?
A. Facilitating coping
B. Preventing illness
,C. Restoring health
D. Promoting health
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facilitating coping with disability and death is the appropriate nursing aim for a
client facing a terminal diagnosis. The immediate priority is to help the client cope with the
devastating news. Preventing illness, restoring health, and promoting health are not the primary
aims at this moment.
Chapter 2: Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice
6. A nurse uses evidence-based practice to guide patient care. Which components are essential
to evidence-based practice? Select all that apply.
A. Best available research evidence
B. Clinical expertise of the nurse
C. Patient values and preferences
D. Hospital administration preferences
E. Traditional nursing rituals
Correct Answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates the best available research evidence, clinical
expertise, and patient values and preferences. Hospital administration preferences and
traditional rituals are not components of EBP unless supported by evidence.
7. A nurse is reviewing research articles to determine the best method for preventing pressure
injuries. This nurse is demonstrating which competency?
A. Technical
B. Interpersonal
C. Intellectual
D. Ethical/legal
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The intellectual competency of nursing involves using critical thinking, research,
and evidence to guide practice decisions. Technical competency involves performing
, procedures. Interpersonal competency involves communication and relationships. Ethical/legal
competency involves making decisions consistent with professional standards.
Chapter 3: Health, Illness, and Disparities
8. A nurse conducts a smoking-cessation program for patients at a neighborhood clinic. This is
an example of which aim of nursing?
A. Promoting health
B. Preventing illness
C. Restoring health
D. Facilitating coping with disability
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preventing illness includes activities that reduce the risk of illness or injury, such
as smoking-cessation programs. Promoting health focuses on optimizing wellness. Restoring
health focuses on caring for patients during illness. Facilitating coping helps patients adapt to
disability or death.
9. A client with a lump in the breast calls the healthcare provider to schedule an appointment
for evaluation. Based on the client's actions, what stage of illness is the client demonstrating?
A. Assuming the sick role
B. Experiencing symptoms
C. Assuming the dependent role
D. Achieving recovery and rehabilitation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Seeking out a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment is an example of
assuming the sick role. Experiencing symptoms occurs when a person recognizes one or more
symptoms. Assuming the dependent role is characterized by accepting the diagnosis and
following the treatment plan.
10. A nurse refers an HIV-positive client to a local support group. This is an example of what
level of preventive care?
