FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (10TH
ED) TAYLOR — COMPLETE QUESTION
NGN TEST BANK (CH 1-47 VERIFIED
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revision and clarify complex clinical concepts. Perfect for nursing
students mastering Chapters 1 through 47, this study guide
includes Next-Generation NCLEX (NGN) style topics to ensure
top performance in your coursework and boards.
Chapter 1: Foundations of Professional Nursing
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a patient who has
undergone major abdominal surgery. The nurse
administers prescribed pain medication and
returns 30 minutes later to reassess the patient's
pain level. Which aspect of the nursing process
is the nurse executing?
A) Assessment
B) Implementation
C) Evaluation
D) Planning
Answer: C) Evaluation
Rationale: Evaluation involves determining the
,patient's response to nursing interventions and
whether the expected outcomes or goals have
been met. Reassessing pain 30 minutes after
medication administration evaluates the
effectiveness of the intervention.
Question 2
Which historical figure is recognized as the
founder of modern nursing, having established
the first official school for nurses and
introducing sanitary practices into care?
A) Clara Barton
B) Florence Nightingale
C) Dorothea Dix
D) Lillian Wald
Answer: B) Florence Nightingale
Rationale: Florence Nightingale is the pioneer of
modern nursing. She established the Nightingale
Training School for Nurses in London and
revolutionized healthcare by proving that
cleanliness, sanitation, and fresh air drastically
reduce patient mortality rates.
Question 3
A nurse joins a professional committee aimed at
establishing clinical practice standards for the
hospital unit. Which primary purpose do
,standards of nursing practice serve?
A) To dictate specific medical diagnoses for
patient care.
B) To protect the nurse from any potential legal
malpractice suits.
C) To define the responsibilities and scope of
safe, competent nursing care.
D) To outline the salary scales and promotion
guidelines for nursing staff.
Answer: C) To define the responsibilities and
scope of safe, competent nursing care.
Rationale: Standards of nursing practice,
established by professional organizations like
the ANA, outline the explicit responsibilities and
boundaries of safe, competent, and ethical
nursing care to protect the public.
Question 4
A registered nurse (RN) is assigning tasks to a
licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which task is
most appropriate for the RN to delegate to the
LPN?
A) Performing the initial admission assessment
on a complex cardiac patient.
B) Administering a scheduled routine
subcutaneous insulin injection.
, C) Formulating a comprehensive nursing care
plan for a diabetic patient.
D) Teaching a patient how to manage a newly
placed colostomy bag.
Answer: B) Administering a scheduled routine
subcutaneous insulin injection.
Rationale: Routine medication administration
falls within the scope of practice for an LPN.
Initial assessments, developing the care plan,
and primary patient teaching require advanced
clinical judgment and must be performed by the
RN.
Question 5
A nurse is demonstrating the role of patient
advocate. Which action best exemplifies this
professional nursing role?
A) Informing the physician that the patient does
not understand the risks of an upcoming
surgery.
B) Checking the expiration date on a sterile tray
before opening it for a procedure.
C) Charting vital signs accurately into the
electronic health record system.
D) Assisting a patient to choose low-sodium
options from the hospital menu.
ED) TAYLOR — COMPLETE QUESTION
NGN TEST BANK (CH 1-47 VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
Maximize your exam scores with this premium, comprehensive
practice test bank modeled after Taylor's Fundamentals of
Nursing (10th Edition). Every question features verified multiple-
choice answers and in-depth, bolded rationales to streamline your
revision and clarify complex clinical concepts. Perfect for nursing
students mastering Chapters 1 through 47, this study guide
includes Next-Generation NCLEX (NGN) style topics to ensure
top performance in your coursework and boards.
Chapter 1: Foundations of Professional Nursing
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a patient who has
undergone major abdominal surgery. The nurse
administers prescribed pain medication and
returns 30 minutes later to reassess the patient's
pain level. Which aspect of the nursing process
is the nurse executing?
A) Assessment
B) Implementation
C) Evaluation
D) Planning
Answer: C) Evaluation
Rationale: Evaluation involves determining the
,patient's response to nursing interventions and
whether the expected outcomes or goals have
been met. Reassessing pain 30 minutes after
medication administration evaluates the
effectiveness of the intervention.
Question 2
Which historical figure is recognized as the
founder of modern nursing, having established
the first official school for nurses and
introducing sanitary practices into care?
A) Clara Barton
B) Florence Nightingale
C) Dorothea Dix
D) Lillian Wald
Answer: B) Florence Nightingale
Rationale: Florence Nightingale is the pioneer of
modern nursing. She established the Nightingale
Training School for Nurses in London and
revolutionized healthcare by proving that
cleanliness, sanitation, and fresh air drastically
reduce patient mortality rates.
Question 3
A nurse joins a professional committee aimed at
establishing clinical practice standards for the
hospital unit. Which primary purpose do
,standards of nursing practice serve?
A) To dictate specific medical diagnoses for
patient care.
B) To protect the nurse from any potential legal
malpractice suits.
C) To define the responsibilities and scope of
safe, competent nursing care.
D) To outline the salary scales and promotion
guidelines for nursing staff.
Answer: C) To define the responsibilities and
scope of safe, competent nursing care.
Rationale: Standards of nursing practice,
established by professional organizations like
the ANA, outline the explicit responsibilities and
boundaries of safe, competent, and ethical
nursing care to protect the public.
Question 4
A registered nurse (RN) is assigning tasks to a
licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which task is
most appropriate for the RN to delegate to the
LPN?
A) Performing the initial admission assessment
on a complex cardiac patient.
B) Administering a scheduled routine
subcutaneous insulin injection.
, C) Formulating a comprehensive nursing care
plan for a diabetic patient.
D) Teaching a patient how to manage a newly
placed colostomy bag.
Answer: B) Administering a scheduled routine
subcutaneous insulin injection.
Rationale: Routine medication administration
falls within the scope of practice for an LPN.
Initial assessments, developing the care plan,
and primary patient teaching require advanced
clinical judgment and must be performed by the
RN.
Question 5
A nurse is demonstrating the role of patient
advocate. Which action best exemplifies this
professional nursing role?
A) Informing the physician that the patient does
not understand the risks of an upcoming
surgery.
B) Checking the expiration date on a sterile tray
before opening it for a procedure.
C) Charting vital signs accurately into the
electronic health record system.
D) Assisting a patient to choose low-sodium
options from the hospital menu.
