Test Bank for Fundamentals of Nursing 12th Edition
Potter Perry, Perry, and Stockert
, Chapter 01: Nursing Today
Potter: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition
Multiple Choice
1. Which nurse is most recognized for documenting sanitation methods and their impact on
health?
a. Florence Nightingale
b. Mary Nutting
c. Clara Barton
d. Lillian Wald
Answer: A
Florence Nightingale was a pioneer in nurse epidemiology. Her statistical research linked inadequate
sanitation to diseases such as cholera and dysentery. Mary Nutting, Clara Barton, and Lillian Wald
contributed to nursing in other ways—Nutting played a key role in integrating nursing education into
universities, Barton established the American Red Cross, and Wald co-founded the Henry Street
Settlement.
Difficulty: Comprehension
Objective: Explain how social, historical, political, and economic factors have shaped nursing
practices.
Topic: Evaluation
Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. A nurse selects appropriate strategies and alternatives to achieve expected patient outcomes.
Which nursing standard does this action align with?
a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Planning
d. Implementation
Answer: C
Planning involves formulating a strategy that outlines interventions and options to achieve the
desired patient outcomes. In contrast, assessment involves gathering health-related data, diagnosis
, entails analyzing this data to determine health issues, and implementation refers to executing the
established care plan.
Difficulty: Comprehension
Objective: Examine the development of professional nursing roles.
Topic: Planning
Category: Management of Care
3. A seasoned medical-surgical nurse transitions to an obstetrics unit. At what level of proficiency
does the nurse begin in this new specialty?
a. Novice
b. Proficient
c. Competent
d. Advanced Beginner
Answer: A
A novice is a nurse who has no previous experience in a particular area, such as an operating room
nurse moving into home healthcare. A proficient nurse can assess entire clinical situations and apply
knowledge from prior experiences, while a competent nurse is skilled in managing patient care
within a specific specialty. An advanced beginner has some experience, even if it is mainly
observational, and can recognize important aspects of patient care.
Difficulty: Application
Objective: Examine the development of professional nursing roles.
Topic: Evaluation
Category: Management of Care
4. A nurse evaluates a patient’s hydration level and determines that increased fluid intake is
necessary. The nurse then advises the patient to drink more fluids. What principle is
demonstrated here?
a. Licensure
b. Autonomy
c. Certification
d. Accountability
Answer: B
Autonomy allows nurses to initiate independent interventions without direct physician orders.
, Licensure requires passing the NCLEX-RN® to practice as an RN, while certification involves
obtaining specialized credentials. Accountability involves being legally and professionally
responsible for patient care decisions.
Difficulty: Application
Objective: Explore various nursing roles and career opportunities.
Topic: Implementation
Category: Management of Care
5. A nurse is responsible for budgeting and policy-making in an intensive care unit. What role is
being fulfilled?
a. Educator
b. Manager
c. Advocate
d. Caregiver
Answer: B
A manager oversees nursing staff, coordinates care delivery, and handles personnel and financial
matters within a healthcare facility. An educator teaches patients and staff about health-related
topics, an advocate defends patient rights, and a caregiver assists patients in achieving optimal
health.
Difficulty: Application
Objective: Explore various nursing roles and career opportunities.
Topic: Implementation
Category: Management of Care
6. A nurse with extensive clinical experience wants to focus on research and theory development.
Which educational path should the nurse pursue?
a. Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc)
b. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
c. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
d. Doctor in the Science of Nursing (DSN)
Answer: B
A PhD in nursing focuses on research and theoretical contributions to the field. The DNSc and DSN
Potter Perry, Perry, and Stockert
, Chapter 01: Nursing Today
Potter: Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition
Multiple Choice
1. Which nurse is most recognized for documenting sanitation methods and their impact on
health?
a. Florence Nightingale
b. Mary Nutting
c. Clara Barton
d. Lillian Wald
Answer: A
Florence Nightingale was a pioneer in nurse epidemiology. Her statistical research linked inadequate
sanitation to diseases such as cholera and dysentery. Mary Nutting, Clara Barton, and Lillian Wald
contributed to nursing in other ways—Nutting played a key role in integrating nursing education into
universities, Barton established the American Red Cross, and Wald co-founded the Henry Street
Settlement.
Difficulty: Comprehension
Objective: Explain how social, historical, political, and economic factors have shaped nursing
practices.
Topic: Evaluation
Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. A nurse selects appropriate strategies and alternatives to achieve expected patient outcomes.
Which nursing standard does this action align with?
a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Planning
d. Implementation
Answer: C
Planning involves formulating a strategy that outlines interventions and options to achieve the
desired patient outcomes. In contrast, assessment involves gathering health-related data, diagnosis
, entails analyzing this data to determine health issues, and implementation refers to executing the
established care plan.
Difficulty: Comprehension
Objective: Examine the development of professional nursing roles.
Topic: Planning
Category: Management of Care
3. A seasoned medical-surgical nurse transitions to an obstetrics unit. At what level of proficiency
does the nurse begin in this new specialty?
a. Novice
b. Proficient
c. Competent
d. Advanced Beginner
Answer: A
A novice is a nurse who has no previous experience in a particular area, such as an operating room
nurse moving into home healthcare. A proficient nurse can assess entire clinical situations and apply
knowledge from prior experiences, while a competent nurse is skilled in managing patient care
within a specific specialty. An advanced beginner has some experience, even if it is mainly
observational, and can recognize important aspects of patient care.
Difficulty: Application
Objective: Examine the development of professional nursing roles.
Topic: Evaluation
Category: Management of Care
4. A nurse evaluates a patient’s hydration level and determines that increased fluid intake is
necessary. The nurse then advises the patient to drink more fluids. What principle is
demonstrated here?
a. Licensure
b. Autonomy
c. Certification
d. Accountability
Answer: B
Autonomy allows nurses to initiate independent interventions without direct physician orders.
, Licensure requires passing the NCLEX-RN® to practice as an RN, while certification involves
obtaining specialized credentials. Accountability involves being legally and professionally
responsible for patient care decisions.
Difficulty: Application
Objective: Explore various nursing roles and career opportunities.
Topic: Implementation
Category: Management of Care
5. A nurse is responsible for budgeting and policy-making in an intensive care unit. What role is
being fulfilled?
a. Educator
b. Manager
c. Advocate
d. Caregiver
Answer: B
A manager oversees nursing staff, coordinates care delivery, and handles personnel and financial
matters within a healthcare facility. An educator teaches patients and staff about health-related
topics, an advocate defends patient rights, and a caregiver assists patients in achieving optimal
health.
Difficulty: Application
Objective: Explore various nursing roles and career opportunities.
Topic: Implementation
Category: Management of Care
6. A nurse with extensive clinical experience wants to focus on research and theory development.
Which educational path should the nurse pursue?
a. Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc)
b. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
c. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
d. Doctor in the Science of Nursing (DSN)
Answer: B
A PhD in nursing focuses on research and theoretical contributions to the field. The DNSc and DSN
