Test Bank Fundamental
Concepts and Skills for Nursing
(7th Edition, Brian) – All
Chapters | Verified Questions
& Answers | Grade A+
2026/2027
origination of the word "nurse" - ANSWER:-from the latin word "nutrix"
meaning to nourish
Interrelated roles of nurses - ANSWER:-communicator, teacher,
counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, collaborator
coping with disability and death - ANSWER:-nurses use optimal function
of maximum strengths and potentials, refer to community support
systems; provide care to families and patients during end-of-life care,
hospice
The Nursing Process - ANSWER:--one of major guidelines for nursing
practice
-helps nurses implement their roles
,-integrates art and science of nursing
-allows nurses to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning
-defines the areas of care that are within the domain of nursing
Nurse Practice Acts - ANSWER:--define legal scope of nursing practice
-create state board of nursing to make and enforce rules and regulation
-define important terms and activities in nursing, including legal
requirements and titles for RNs and LPNs
- established criteria for the education and licensure of nurses
5 vital signs - ANSWER:-respirations, pulse rate, blood pressure,
temperature, and pain
Nursing is recognized as profession based on what criteria - ANSWER:--
well defined body specific and unique knowledge
-strong service orientation
-recognized authority by a professional group (ANA)
-code of ethics
-professional organization that sets standards
-ongoing research
-autonomy and self-regulation
measurement of pressure ulcer - ANSWER:--size of wound
, -depth of wound
-presence of undermining, tunneling, or sinus tract(all on wound bed)
when measuring a wound - ANSWER:-measure from left to right and
then top to bottom
friction - ANSWER:-occurs when two surfaces rub against each other
shear - ANSWER:-results when one layer of tissue slides over another
layer
pressure ulcer - ANSWER:-wound with localized area of injury to the
skin and/or underlying tissue
fistula - ANSWER:-and abnormal passage from an internal organ or
vessel to the outside of the body or from one internal organ or vessel to
another
sinus tract - ANSWER:-a cavity or channel underneath the wound that
has the potential for infection
cleaning a pressure ulcer - ANSWER:-clean w/ each dressing change,
gentle motions (patting), use 0.9% normal saline solution to irrigate and
clean, report any drainage or necrotic tissue
Concepts and Skills for Nursing
(7th Edition, Brian) – All
Chapters | Verified Questions
& Answers | Grade A+
2026/2027
origination of the word "nurse" - ANSWER:-from the latin word "nutrix"
meaning to nourish
Interrelated roles of nurses - ANSWER:-communicator, teacher,
counselor, leader, researcher, advocate, collaborator
coping with disability and death - ANSWER:-nurses use optimal function
of maximum strengths and potentials, refer to community support
systems; provide care to families and patients during end-of-life care,
hospice
The Nursing Process - ANSWER:--one of major guidelines for nursing
practice
-helps nurses implement their roles
,-integrates art and science of nursing
-allows nurses to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning
-defines the areas of care that are within the domain of nursing
Nurse Practice Acts - ANSWER:--define legal scope of nursing practice
-create state board of nursing to make and enforce rules and regulation
-define important terms and activities in nursing, including legal
requirements and titles for RNs and LPNs
- established criteria for the education and licensure of nurses
5 vital signs - ANSWER:-respirations, pulse rate, blood pressure,
temperature, and pain
Nursing is recognized as profession based on what criteria - ANSWER:--
well defined body specific and unique knowledge
-strong service orientation
-recognized authority by a professional group (ANA)
-code of ethics
-professional organization that sets standards
-ongoing research
-autonomy and self-regulation
measurement of pressure ulcer - ANSWER:--size of wound
, -depth of wound
-presence of undermining, tunneling, or sinus tract(all on wound bed)
when measuring a wound - ANSWER:-measure from left to right and
then top to bottom
friction - ANSWER:-occurs when two surfaces rub against each other
shear - ANSWER:-results when one layer of tissue slides over another
layer
pressure ulcer - ANSWER:-wound with localized area of injury to the
skin and/or underlying tissue
fistula - ANSWER:-and abnormal passage from an internal organ or
vessel to the outside of the body or from one internal organ or vessel to
another
sinus tract - ANSWER:-a cavity or channel underneath the wound that
has the potential for infection
cleaning a pressure ulcer - ANSWER:-clean w/ each dressing change,
gentle motions (patting), use 0.9% normal saline solution to irrigate and
clean, report any drainage or necrotic tissue
