Test Bank For Fundamentals of Nursing
Potter Perry Chapter 1-50 - 11th
Edition | Complete Guide Newest Version 2023
written by
DNM Reviewers
Nightingale was the first practicing nurse epidemiologist. Her statistical analyses
connected poor sanitation with cholera and dysentery. Mary Nutting, Clara Barton,
and Lillian Wald came after Nightingale, each contributing to the nursing
profession in her own way. Mary Nutting was instrumental in moving nursing
education into universities. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Lillian
Wald helped open the Henry Street Settlement.
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1. The nurse prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Which
standard of nursing practice is the nurse following?
a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Planning
d. Implementation
ANS: C
In planning, the registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives
to attain expected outcomes. During assessment, the registered nurse collects
comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health and/or the situation. In diagnosis, the
registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues. During
implementation, the registered nurse implements (carries out) the identified plan.
DIF:Understand (comprehension)
OBJ:Discuss the development of professional nursing roles. TOP: Planning MSC:
Management of Care
2. An experienced medical-surgical nurse chooses to work in obstetrics. Which level of
proficiency is the nurse upon initial transition to the obstetrical floor? a. Novice
b. Proficient
c. Competent
d. Advanced beginner
ANS: A
A beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there is no previous
level of experience (e.g., an experienced operating room nurse chooses to now practice in
home health) is an example of a novice nurse. A proficient nurse perceives a patient’s clinical
situation as a whole, is able to assess an entire situation, and can readily transfer knowledge
gained from multiple previous experiences to a situation. A competent nurse understands
the organization and specific care required by the type of patients (e.g., surgical, oncology,
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or orthopedic patients). This nurse is a competent practitioner who is able to anticipate
nursing care and establish long-range goals. A nurse who has had some level of experience
with the situation is an advanced beginner. This experience may only be observational in
nature, but the nurse is able to identify meaningful aspects or principles of nursing care.
DIF:Apply (application)
OBJ:Discuss the development of professional nursing roles. TOP: Evaluation MSC:
Management of Care
3. A nurse assesses a patient’s fluid status and decides that the patient needs to drink more
fluids. The nurse then encourages the patient to drink more fluids. Which concept is the
nurse demonstrating? a. Licensure
b. Autonomy
c. Certification
d. Accountability
ANS: B
Autonomy is an essential element of professional nursing that involves the initiation of
independent nursing interventions without medical orders. To obtain licensure in the United
States, the RN candidate must pass the NCLEX-RN . Beyond the NCLEX-RN , the nurse may
choose to work toward certification in a specific area of nursing practice. Accountability
means that you are responsible, professionally and legally, for the type and quality of
nursing care provided.
DIF:Apply (application)
OBJ:Discuss the roles and career opportunities for nurses. TOP: Implementation MSC:
Management of Care
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4. A nurse prepares the budget and policies for an intensive care unit. Which role is the
nurse implementing? a. Educator
b. Manager
c. Advocate
d. Caregiver
ANS: B
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Potter Perry Chapter 1-50 - 11th
Edition | Complete Guide Newest Version 2023
written by
DNM Reviewers
Nightingale was the first practicing nurse epidemiologist. Her statistical analyses
connected poor sanitation with cholera and dysentery. Mary Nutting, Clara Barton,
and Lillian Wald came after Nightingale, each contributing to the nursing
profession in her own way. Mary Nutting was instrumental in moving nursing
education into universities. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Lillian
Wald helped open the Henry Street Settlement.
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1. The nurse prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Which
standard of nursing practice is the nurse following?
a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Planning
d. Implementation
ANS: C
In planning, the registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives
to attain expected outcomes. During assessment, the registered nurse collects
comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health and/or the situation. In diagnosis, the
registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues. During
implementation, the registered nurse implements (carries out) the identified plan.
DIF:Understand (comprehension)
OBJ:Discuss the development of professional nursing roles. TOP: Planning MSC:
Management of Care
2. An experienced medical-surgical nurse chooses to work in obstetrics. Which level of
proficiency is the nurse upon initial transition to the obstetrical floor? a. Novice
b. Proficient
c. Competent
d. Advanced beginner
ANS: A
A beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there is no previous
level of experience (e.g., an experienced operating room nurse chooses to now practice in
home health) is an example of a novice nurse. A proficient nurse perceives a patient’s clinical
situation as a whole, is able to assess an entire situation, and can readily transfer knowledge
gained from multiple previous experiences to a situation. A competent nurse understands
the organization and specific care required by the type of patients (e.g., surgical, oncology,
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or orthopedic patients). This nurse is a competent practitioner who is able to anticipate
nursing care and establish long-range goals. A nurse who has had some level of experience
with the situation is an advanced beginner. This experience may only be observational in
nature, but the nurse is able to identify meaningful aspects or principles of nursing care.
DIF:Apply (application)
OBJ:Discuss the development of professional nursing roles. TOP: Evaluation MSC:
Management of Care
3. A nurse assesses a patient’s fluid status and decides that the patient needs to drink more
fluids. The nurse then encourages the patient to drink more fluids. Which concept is the
nurse demonstrating? a. Licensure
b. Autonomy
c. Certification
d. Accountability
ANS: B
Autonomy is an essential element of professional nursing that involves the initiation of
independent nursing interventions without medical orders. To obtain licensure in the United
States, the RN candidate must pass the NCLEX-RN . Beyond the NCLEX-RN , the nurse may
choose to work toward certification in a specific area of nursing practice. Accountability
means that you are responsible, professionally and legally, for the type and quality of
nursing care provided.
DIF:Apply (application)
OBJ:Discuss the roles and career opportunities for nurses. TOP: Implementation MSC:
Management of Care
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4. A nurse prepares the budget and policies for an intensive care unit. Which role is the
nurse implementing? a. Educator
b. Manager
c. Advocate
d. Caregiver
ANS: B
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