TEST BANK for Fundamentals of Nursing 12th Edition
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by Patricia A. Potter a a a a
All Chapters Covered 1-50| Verified Q&As with Rationales for
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Exam Preparations| A+ PASS ASSURED
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a a
, Chapter 1: Nursing Today a a a
a MULTIPLE CHOICE a
1. Which nurse most likely kept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on health?
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
a. Florence Nightingale a
b. Mary Nutting a
c. Clara Barton a
d. Lillian Wald a
a ACCURATE ANSWER: A a a
Nightingale was the first practicing nurse epidemiologist. Her statistical analyses connected poor
a a a a a a a a a a a
sanitation with cholera and dysentery. Mary Nutting, Clara Barton, and Lillian Wald came after
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
Nightingale, each contributing to the nursing profession in her own way. Mary Nutting was instrumental
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
in moving nursing education into universities. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Lillian
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
Wald helped open the Henry Street Settlement.
a a a a a a a
DIF: Understand (comprehension)
a a
OBJ: Discuss the influence of social, historical, political, and economic changes on nursing practices.
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
a TOP: Evaluation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
a a a a
2. The nurse prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Which standard of nursing
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
practice is the nurse following?
a a a a a
a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Planning
d. Implementation
ACCURATE ANSWER: C
a a a
In planning, the registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
expected outcomes. During assessment, the registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
patient’s health and/or the situation. In diagnosis, the registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
determine the diagnoses or issues. During implementation, the registered nurse implements (carries out)
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
the identified plan.
a a a
DIF: Understand (comprehension)
a a
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,OBJ: Discuss the development of professional nursing roles.
a a a a a a a TOP: Planning MSC: Management of
a a a a
Care
a
3. An experienced medical-surgical nurse chooses to work in obstetrics. Which level of proficiency is the
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
nurse upon initial transition to the obstetrical floor?
a a a a a a a a
a. Novice
b. Proficient
c. Competent
d. Advanced beginner a
a ACCURATE ANSWER: A a a
A beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there is no previous level of
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
experience (e.g., an experienced operating room nurse chooses to now practice in home health) is an
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
example of a novice nurse. A proficient nurse perceives a patient’s clinical situation as a whole, is able to
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
assess an entire situation, and can readily transfer knowledge gained from multiple previous experiences
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
to a situation. A competent nurse understands the organization and specific care required by the type of
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
patients (e.g., surgical, oncology, or orthopedic patients). This nurse is a competent practitioner who is
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
able to anticipate nursing care and establish long-range goals. A nurse who has had some level of
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
experience with the situation is an advanced beginner. This experience may only be observational in
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
nature, but the nurse is able to identify meaningful aspects or principles of nursing care.
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
DIF: Apply (application)
a a
OBJ: Discuss the development of professional nursing roles.
a a a a a a a TOP: Evaluation MSC: Management of
a a a a
Care
a
4. A nurse assesses a patient’s fluid status and decides that the patient needs to drink more fluids. The
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
nurse then encourages the patient to drink more fluids. Which concept is the nurse demonstrating?
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
a. Licensure
b. Autonomy
c. Certification
d. Accountability
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
a a a
Autonomy is an essential element of professional nursing that involves the initiation of independent
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
nursing interventions without medical orders. To obtain licensure in the United States, the RN candidate
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
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, must pass the NCLEX-
a a - a
certification in a specific area of nursing practice. Accountability means that you are responsible,
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
professionally and legally, for the type and quality of nursing care provided.
a a a a a a a a a a a a
DIF: Apply (application)
a a
OBJ: Discuss the roles and career opportunities for nurses.
a a a a a a a a TOP: Implementation MSC:
a a
Management of Care
a a a
5. A nurse prepares the budget and policies for an intensive care unit. Which role is the nurse
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
implementing?
a
a. Educator
b. Manager
c. Advocate
d. Caregiver
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
a a a
A manager coordinates the activities of members of the nursing staff in delivering nursing care and has
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
personnel, policy, and budgetary responsibility for a specific nursing unit or facility. As an educator, you
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
explain concepts and facts about health, describe the reason for routine care activities, demonstrate
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
procedures such as self-care activities, reinforce learning or patient behavior, and evaluate the patient’s
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
progress in learning. As a patient advocate, you protect your patient’s human and legal rights and provide
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
assistance in asserting these rights if the need arises. As a caregiver, you help patients maintain and regain
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
health, manage disease and symptoms, and attain a maximal level function and independence through the
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
healing process.
a a
DIF: Apply (application)
a a
OBJ: Discuss the roles and career opportunities for nurses.
a a a a a a a a TOP: Implementation MSC:
a a
Management of Care
a a a
6. The nurse has been working in the clinical setting for several years as an advanced practice nurse.
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
However, the nurse has a strong desire to pursue research and theory development. To fulfill this desire,
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
which program should the nurse attend?
a a a a a a
a. Doctor of Nursing Science degree (DNSc) a a a a a
b. Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) a a a a
c. Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) a a a a a
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a a a a a a a
by Patricia A. Potter a a a a
All Chapters Covered 1-50| Verified Q&As with Rationales for
a a a a a a a a
Exam Preparations| A+ PASS ASSURED
a a a a a
Page | 1
a a
, Chapter 1: Nursing Today a a a
a MULTIPLE CHOICE a
1. Which nurse most likely kept records on sanitation techniques and the effects on health?
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
a. Florence Nightingale a
b. Mary Nutting a
c. Clara Barton a
d. Lillian Wald a
a ACCURATE ANSWER: A a a
Nightingale was the first practicing nurse epidemiologist. Her statistical analyses connected poor
a a a a a a a a a a a
sanitation with cholera and dysentery. Mary Nutting, Clara Barton, and Lillian Wald came after
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
Nightingale, each contributing to the nursing profession in her own way. Mary Nutting was instrumental
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
in moving nursing education into universities. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Lillian
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
Wald helped open the Henry Street Settlement.
a a a a a a a
DIF: Understand (comprehension)
a a
OBJ: Discuss the influence of social, historical, political, and economic changes on nursing practices.
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
a TOP: Evaluation MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
a a a a
2. The nurse prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Which standard of nursing
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
practice is the nurse following?
a a a a a
a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Planning
d. Implementation
ACCURATE ANSWER: C
a a a
In planning, the registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
expected outcomes. During assessment, the registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
patient’s health and/or the situation. In diagnosis, the registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
determine the diagnoses or issues. During implementation, the registered nurse implements (carries out)
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
the identified plan.
a a a
DIF: Understand (comprehension)
a a
Page | 2 a a
,OBJ: Discuss the development of professional nursing roles.
a a a a a a a TOP: Planning MSC: Management of
a a a a
Care
a
3. An experienced medical-surgical nurse chooses to work in obstetrics. Which level of proficiency is the
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
nurse upon initial transition to the obstetrical floor?
a a a a a a a a
a. Novice
b. Proficient
c. Competent
d. Advanced beginner a
a ACCURATE ANSWER: A a a
A beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there is no previous level of
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
experience (e.g., an experienced operating room nurse chooses to now practice in home health) is an
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
example of a novice nurse. A proficient nurse perceives a patient’s clinical situation as a whole, is able to
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
assess an entire situation, and can readily transfer knowledge gained from multiple previous experiences
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
to a situation. A competent nurse understands the organization and specific care required by the type of
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
patients (e.g., surgical, oncology, or orthopedic patients). This nurse is a competent practitioner who is
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
able to anticipate nursing care and establish long-range goals. A nurse who has had some level of
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
experience with the situation is an advanced beginner. This experience may only be observational in
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
nature, but the nurse is able to identify meaningful aspects or principles of nursing care.
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
DIF: Apply (application)
a a
OBJ: Discuss the development of professional nursing roles.
a a a a a a a TOP: Evaluation MSC: Management of
a a a a
Care
a
4. A nurse assesses a patient’s fluid status and decides that the patient needs to drink more fluids. The
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
nurse then encourages the patient to drink more fluids. Which concept is the nurse demonstrating?
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
a. Licensure
b. Autonomy
c. Certification
d. Accountability
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
a a a
Autonomy is an essential element of professional nursing that involves the initiation of independent
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
nursing interventions without medical orders. To obtain licensure in the United States, the RN candidate
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
Page | 3 a a
, must pass the NCLEX-
a a - a
certification in a specific area of nursing practice. Accountability means that you are responsible,
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
professionally and legally, for the type and quality of nursing care provided.
a a a a a a a a a a a a
DIF: Apply (application)
a a
OBJ: Discuss the roles and career opportunities for nurses.
a a a a a a a a TOP: Implementation MSC:
a a
Management of Care
a a a
5. A nurse prepares the budget and policies for an intensive care unit. Which role is the nurse
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
implementing?
a
a. Educator
b. Manager
c. Advocate
d. Caregiver
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
a a a
A manager coordinates the activities of members of the nursing staff in delivering nursing care and has
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
personnel, policy, and budgetary responsibility for a specific nursing unit or facility. As an educator, you
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
explain concepts and facts about health, describe the reason for routine care activities, demonstrate
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
procedures such as self-care activities, reinforce learning or patient behavior, and evaluate the patient’s
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
progress in learning. As a patient advocate, you protect your patient’s human and legal rights and provide
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
assistance in asserting these rights if the need arises. As a caregiver, you help patients maintain and regain
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
health, manage disease and symptoms, and attain a maximal level function and independence through the
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
healing process.
a a
DIF: Apply (application)
a a
OBJ: Discuss the roles and career opportunities for nurses.
a a a a a a a a TOP: Implementation MSC:
a a
Management of Care
a a a
6. The nurse has been working in the clinical setting for several years as an advanced practice nurse.
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
However, the nurse has a strong desire to pursue research and theory development. To fulfill this desire,
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
which program should the nurse attend?
a a a a a a
a. Doctor of Nursing Science degree (DNSc) a a a a a
b. Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) a a a a
c. Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) a a a a a
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