,Chapter 01: Nursing, Theory, and Professional Practice
Yoost: Fundamentals of Nursing: Active Learning for Collaborative Practice, 3rd Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE (SECTION A 75 Questions & Answers with Rationale)
1. Which of the following is considered a foundational theory in nursing that focuses on the nurse-
patient relationship and communication?
1. Leininger’s Cultural Care Theory
2. Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations Theory
3. Watson’s Theory of Human Caring
4. Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory
Answer:
Rationale:
2. What is the primary goal of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?
1. To reduce healthcare costs
2. To enhance patient care quality
3. To standardize nursing procedures
4. To increase nurse autonomy
Answer:
Rationale:
3. A group of nursing students is discussing the impact of non-nursing theories on clinical practice.
Which theory should they prioritize to enhance patient care?
a. Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory
b. Paul’s Critical-Thinking Theory
c. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
d. Rosenstock’s Health Belief Model
Answer:
Rationale:
4. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following needs must be addressed first in
patient care?
, 1. Self-actualization needs
2. Safety and security needs
3. Physiological needs
4. Love and belonging needs
Answer:
Rationale:
5. Which nursing theorist is known for the Environmental Theory, which highlights the impact of the
environment on healing and health?
1. Virginia Henderson
2. Jean Watson
3. Florence Nightingale
4. Dorothea Orem
Answer:
Rationale:
6. How does the American Nurses Association (ANA) define the scope of nursing practice?
1. By setting educational standards for nursing programs
2. By outlining specific job descriptions for nurses
3. By establishing a framework for nursing responsibilities and patient care
4. By providing guidelines for nurse licensure exams
Answer:
Rationale:
7. A nursing student is preparing study notes from a recent lecture in nursing history. The student
would credit Florence Nightingale for which definition of nursing?
a. The imbalance between the patient and the environment decreases the capacity for
health.
b. The nurse needs to focus on interpersonal processes between nurse and patient.
c. The nurse assists the patient with essential functions toward independence.
d. Human beings are interacting in continuous motion as energy fields.
, Answer:
Rationale:
8. A registered nurse (RN) is working on care plans based on King's Theory of Goal Attainment. What is
a key element of this theory?
1. Promoting self-care in patients
2. Enhancing cultural competence
3. Establishing mutual goals between nurse and patient
4. Fostering caring relationships
Answer:
Rationale:
9. Which organization is responsible for accrediting nursing education programs to ensure they meet
established standards?
1. National League for Nursing (NLN)
2. American Academy of Nursing (AAN)
3. Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
4. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Answer:
Rationale:
10. What principle is central to Watson’s Theory of Human Caring?
1. Self-care
2. Health promotion
3. Transpersonal caring relationships
4. Goal setting
Answer:
Rationale:
, 11. When considering the historical development of nursing, which figure is credited with formalizing
nursing education and establishing the first nursing school?
1. Mary Breckinridge
2. Clara Barton
3. Florence Nightingale
4. Lillian Wald
Answer:
Rationale:
12. The nurse identifies which nurse established the American Red Cross during the Civil War?
a. Dorothea Dix
b. Linda Richards
c. Lena Higbee
d. Clara Barton
Answer:
Rationale:
13. In the context of nursing theories, what does Benner’s Novice to Expert model describe?
1. Development of clinical skills over time through experience
2. Patient progression from illness to wellness
3. Stages of grief experienced by patients
4. Levels of educational attainment for nurses
Answer:
Rationale:
14. What is the initial step in the nursing process?
a. Diagnosis
b. Planning
c. Assessment
d. Implementation
Yoost: Fundamentals of Nursing: Active Learning for Collaborative Practice, 3rd Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE (SECTION A 75 Questions & Answers with Rationale)
1. Which of the following is considered a foundational theory in nursing that focuses on the nurse-
patient relationship and communication?
1. Leininger’s Cultural Care Theory
2. Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations Theory
3. Watson’s Theory of Human Caring
4. Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory
Answer:
Rationale:
2. What is the primary goal of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?
1. To reduce healthcare costs
2. To enhance patient care quality
3. To standardize nursing procedures
4. To increase nurse autonomy
Answer:
Rationale:
3. A group of nursing students is discussing the impact of non-nursing theories on clinical practice.
Which theory should they prioritize to enhance patient care?
a. Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory
b. Paul’s Critical-Thinking Theory
c. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
d. Rosenstock’s Health Belief Model
Answer:
Rationale:
4. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following needs must be addressed first in
patient care?
, 1. Self-actualization needs
2. Safety and security needs
3. Physiological needs
4. Love and belonging needs
Answer:
Rationale:
5. Which nursing theorist is known for the Environmental Theory, which highlights the impact of the
environment on healing and health?
1. Virginia Henderson
2. Jean Watson
3. Florence Nightingale
4. Dorothea Orem
Answer:
Rationale:
6. How does the American Nurses Association (ANA) define the scope of nursing practice?
1. By setting educational standards for nursing programs
2. By outlining specific job descriptions for nurses
3. By establishing a framework for nursing responsibilities and patient care
4. By providing guidelines for nurse licensure exams
Answer:
Rationale:
7. A nursing student is preparing study notes from a recent lecture in nursing history. The student
would credit Florence Nightingale for which definition of nursing?
a. The imbalance between the patient and the environment decreases the capacity for
health.
b. The nurse needs to focus on interpersonal processes between nurse and patient.
c. The nurse assists the patient with essential functions toward independence.
d. Human beings are interacting in continuous motion as energy fields.
, Answer:
Rationale:
8. A registered nurse (RN) is working on care plans based on King's Theory of Goal Attainment. What is
a key element of this theory?
1. Promoting self-care in patients
2. Enhancing cultural competence
3. Establishing mutual goals between nurse and patient
4. Fostering caring relationships
Answer:
Rationale:
9. Which organization is responsible for accrediting nursing education programs to ensure they meet
established standards?
1. National League for Nursing (NLN)
2. American Academy of Nursing (AAN)
3. Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
4. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Answer:
Rationale:
10. What principle is central to Watson’s Theory of Human Caring?
1. Self-care
2. Health promotion
3. Transpersonal caring relationships
4. Goal setting
Answer:
Rationale:
, 11. When considering the historical development of nursing, which figure is credited with formalizing
nursing education and establishing the first nursing school?
1. Mary Breckinridge
2. Clara Barton
3. Florence Nightingale
4. Lillian Wald
Answer:
Rationale:
12. The nurse identifies which nurse established the American Red Cross during the Civil War?
a. Dorothea Dix
b. Linda Richards
c. Lena Higbee
d. Clara Barton
Answer:
Rationale:
13. In the context of nursing theories, what does Benner’s Novice to Expert model describe?
1. Development of clinical skills over time through experience
2. Patient progression from illness to wellness
3. Stages of grief experienced by patients
4. Levels of educational attainment for nurses
Answer:
Rationale:
14. What is the initial step in the nursing process?
a. Diagnosis
b. Planning
c. Assessment
d. Implementation
