TEST BANK for Fundamentals of Nursing 12th
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Edition by Patricia A. Potter
All Chapters Covered 1-50| Verified Q&As with Rationales for
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Exam Preparations| A+ PASS ASSURED n n n
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, Chapter1:NursingTodayMULTIPLE
CHOICE
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1. Which n n n n nurse n n n n mostlikelykeptrecordsonsanitationtechniquesandtheeffectsonhealth?
a. FlorenceNightingale
b. MaryNutting
c. ClaraBarton
d. LillianWald b
nn ACCURATEANSWER:A
Nightingalewasthefirstpracticingnurseepidemiologist.Herstatisticalanalysesconnectedpoorsanitation
withcholeraanddysentery.MaryNutting,ClaraBarton,and LillianWaldcameafterNightingale,each
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contributingtothenursingprofessioninherownway.MaryNuttingwasinstrumentalinmovingnursing
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educationintouniversities.ClaraBartonfoundedtheAmericanRedCross.LillianWaldhelped openthe
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HenryStreetSettlement.
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DIF:Understand(comprehension)
nn OBJ:Discusstheinfluenceofsocial,historical,political,andeconomicchangesonnursingpractices.
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n n TOP: n n Evaluation MSC:HealthPromotionandMaintenance
2. Thenurseprescribesstrategiesand alternativestoattain expectedoutcome.Whichstandardofnursing
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practiceisthenursefollowing?
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a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Planning
d. Implementation
nn ACCURATEANSWER:C
Inplanning,theregisterednursedevelopsaplanthatprescribesstrategiesandalternativestoattainexpected b b
outcomes.Duringassessment,theregisterednursecollectscomprehensivedatapertinenttothepatient’s health
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and/orthesituation.Indiagnosis,theregisterednurseanalyzestheassessmentdatatodeterminethediagnosesor
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n issues.Duringimplementation,theregistered nurseimplements(carries out)theidentifiedplan.
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DIF:Understand(comprehension)
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,OBJ: Discussthedevelopment ofprofessional nursingroles.
nn nn nn TOP:PlanningMSC:Managementof
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Care
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3. Anexperiencedmedical-surgicalnursechoosestoworkinobstetrics.Whichlevelofproficiencyisthe n
nurseuponinitialtransitiontotheobstetricalfloor?
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a. Novice
b. Proficient
c. Competent
d. Advancedbeginner
nn ACCURATEANSWER:A
Abeginningnursingstudentoranynurseenteringasituationinwhichthereisnopreviouslevelofexperience(e.g.,
b b b n n
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n anexperiencedoperatingroomnursechoosestonowpracticeinhomehealth)isanexampleofanovicenurse.
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Aproficientnurseperceivesapatient’sclinicalsituationasawhole,isabletoassess anentiresituation,and can
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readilytransferknowledgegainedfrommultiplepreviousexperiencestoasituation.Acompetentnurse
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understandstheorganizationandspecificcarerequiredbythetypeofpatients(e.g.,surgical,oncology,or
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orthopedicpatients).Thisnurseisacompetentpractitionerwhoisabletoanticipatenursingcareandestablish
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n long-rangegoals.Anursewhohashadsomelevelofexperiencewiththesituationisanadvancedbeginner.This
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n experiencemayonlybeobservationalinnature,butthenurseisabletoidentifymeaningfulaspectsorprinciples
n n n b
n ofnursingcare.
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DIF:Apply(application)
OBJ: Discussthedevelopment ofprofessional nursingroles.
nn nn nn TOP:EvaluationMSC:Managementof
Care
nn
4. Anurseassessesapatient’sfluidstatusanddecidesthatthepatientneedstodrinkmorefluids.The b
nursethenencouragesthepatienttodrinkmorefluids.Whichconcepti
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s thenursedemonstrating?
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a. Licensure
b. Autonomy
c. Certification
d. Accountability
nn ACCURATEANSWER:B
Autonomyisanessentialelementofprofessionalnursingthatinvolvestheinitiationofindependentnursing
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n interventionswithoutmedicalorders.ToobtainlicensureintheUnitedStates,theRNcandidate
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, mustpasstheNCLEX- -
certificationinaspecificareaofnursingpractice.Accountabilitymeansthatyouareresponsible,professionally
andlegally,forthetypeandqualityofnursingcareprovided.
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DIF:Apply(application)
OBJ: Discusstheroles andcareer opportunitiesfornurses.
nn nn nn TOP:ImplementationMSC:
ManagementofCare
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5. Anursepreparesthebudget andpoliciesforanintensivecareunit.Whichroleisthenurse
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implementing?
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a. Educator
b. Manager
c. Advocate
d. Caregiver
nn ACCURATEANSWER:B
Amanagercoordinatestheactivitiesofmembersofthenursingstaffindeliveringnursingcareandhas b b
personnel,policy,andbudgetaryresponsibilityforaspecificnursingunitorfacility.Asaneducator,youexplain
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conceptsandfactsabouthealth,describethereasonforroutinecareactivities,demonstrateprocedures suchas
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n self-careactivities,reinforcelearningorpatientbehavior,andevaluatethepatient’sprogressinlearning.Asa
n b b b
patientadvocate,youprotectyourpatient’shumanandlegalrightsandprovide
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assistanceinassertingtheserightsiftheneedarises.Asacaregiver,youhelppatientsmaintainandregainhealth,
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managediseaseandsymptoms,andattainamaximallevelfunctionandindependencethroughthehealing
nn b m b
process.
n n
DIF:Apply(application)
OBJ: Discusstheroles andcareer opportunitiesfornurses.
nn nn nn TOP:ImplementationMSC:
ManagementofCare
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6. Thenursehasbeenworkingintheclinicalsettingforseveralyearsasanadvancedpracticenurse.
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However,thenursehasastrongdesiretopursueresearchandtheorydevelopment.Tofulfillthisdesire,
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whichprogramshould thenurseattend?
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a. DoctorofNursingScience degree(DNSc) n n
b. DoctorofPhilosophydegree(PhD)
c. DoctorofNursingPractice degree(DNP) n n
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Edition by Patricia A. Potter
All Chapters Covered 1-50| Verified Q&As with Rationales for
n n n n n nn n
n n n n n n n
Exam Preparations| A+ PASS ASSURED n n n
Page|1
, Chapter1:NursingTodayMULTIPLE
CHOICE
nn
1. Which n n n n nurse n n n n mostlikelykeptrecordsonsanitationtechniquesandtheeffectsonhealth?
a. FlorenceNightingale
b. MaryNutting
c. ClaraBarton
d. LillianWald b
nn ACCURATEANSWER:A
Nightingalewasthefirstpracticingnurseepidemiologist.Herstatisticalanalysesconnectedpoorsanitation
withcholeraanddysentery.MaryNutting,ClaraBarton,and LillianWaldcameafterNightingale,each
nn b b b b b
contributingtothenursingprofessioninherownway.MaryNuttingwasinstrumentalinmovingnursing
nn
educationintouniversities.ClaraBartonfoundedtheAmericanRedCross.LillianWaldhelped openthe
nn b b n b
HenryStreetSettlement.
nn b
DIF:Understand(comprehension)
nn OBJ:Discusstheinfluenceofsocial,historical,political,andeconomicchangesonnursingpractices.
b b n n
n n TOP: n n Evaluation MSC:HealthPromotionandMaintenance
2. Thenurseprescribesstrategiesand alternativestoattain expectedoutcome.Whichstandardofnursing
m nn
practiceisthenursefollowing?
n n
a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Planning
d. Implementation
nn ACCURATEANSWER:C
Inplanning,theregisterednursedevelopsaplanthatprescribesstrategiesandalternativestoattainexpected b b
outcomes.Duringassessment,theregisterednursecollectscomprehensivedatapertinenttothepatient’s health
nn n n
and/orthesituation.Indiagnosis,theregisterednurseanalyzestheassessmentdatatodeterminethediagnosesor
nn b n n n n
n issues.Duringimplementation,theregistered nurseimplements(carries out)theidentifiedplan.
n n n b b b m
DIF:Understand(comprehension)
Page|2
,OBJ: Discussthedevelopment ofprofessional nursingroles.
nn nn nn TOP:PlanningMSC:Managementof
n
Care
nn
3. Anexperiencedmedical-surgicalnursechoosestoworkinobstetrics.Whichlevelofproficiencyisthe n
nurseuponinitialtransitiontotheobstetricalfloor?
nn n n
a. Novice
b. Proficient
c. Competent
d. Advancedbeginner
nn ACCURATEANSWER:A
Abeginningnursingstudentoranynurseenteringasituationinwhichthereisnopreviouslevelofexperience(e.g.,
b b b n n
n n
n anexperiencedoperatingroomnursechoosestonowpracticeinhomehealth)isanexampleofanovicenurse.
n
Aproficientnurseperceivesapatient’sclinicalsituationasawhole,isabletoassess anentiresituation,and can
n n b m m b
readilytransferknowledgegainedfrommultiplepreviousexperiencestoasituation.Acompetentnurse
nn b m
understandstheorganizationandspecificcarerequiredbythetypeofpatients(e.g.,surgical,oncology,or
nn b b b b
orthopedicpatients).Thisnurseisacompetentpractitionerwhoisabletoanticipatenursingcareandestablish
nn b b
n long-rangegoals.Anursewhohashadsomelevelofexperiencewiththesituationisanadvancedbeginner.This
n b b n n
n experiencemayonlybeobservationalinnature,butthenurseisabletoidentifymeaningfulaspectsorprinciples
n n n b
n ofnursingcare.
n n n n n
DIF:Apply(application)
OBJ: Discussthedevelopment ofprofessional nursingroles.
nn nn nn TOP:EvaluationMSC:Managementof
Care
nn
4. Anurseassessesapatient’sfluidstatusanddecidesthatthepatientneedstodrinkmorefluids.The b
nursethenencouragesthepatienttodrinkmorefluids.Whichconcepti
nn b n m
s thenursedemonstrating?
n n n
a. Licensure
b. Autonomy
c. Certification
d. Accountability
nn ACCURATEANSWER:B
Autonomyisanessentialelementofprofessionalnursingthatinvolvestheinitiationofindependentnursing
b b n n
n interventionswithoutmedicalorders.ToobtainlicensureintheUnitedStates,theRNcandidate
n n b
Page|3
, mustpasstheNCLEX- -
certificationinaspecificareaofnursingpractice.Accountabilitymeansthatyouareresponsible,professionally
andlegally,forthetypeandqualityofnursingcareprovided.
nn
DIF:Apply(application)
OBJ: Discusstheroles andcareer opportunitiesfornurses.
nn nn nn TOP:ImplementationMSC:
ManagementofCare
nn b
5. Anursepreparesthebudget andpoliciesforanintensivecareunit.Whichroleisthenurse
b b n n
implementing?
n n
a. Educator
b. Manager
c. Advocate
d. Caregiver
nn ACCURATEANSWER:B
Amanagercoordinatestheactivitiesofmembersofthenursingstaffindeliveringnursingcareandhas b b
personnel,policy,andbudgetaryresponsibilityforaspecificnursingunitorfacility.Asaneducator,youexplain
nn b b b m
conceptsandfactsabouthealth,describethereasonforroutinecareactivities,demonstrateprocedures suchas
nn b b
n self-careactivities,reinforcelearningorpatientbehavior,andevaluatethepatient’sprogressinlearning.Asa
n b b b
patientadvocate,youprotectyourpatient’shumanandlegalrightsandprovide
nn b
assistanceinassertingtheserightsiftheneedarises.Asacaregiver,youhelppatientsmaintainandregainhealth,
nn
managediseaseandsymptoms,andattainamaximallevelfunctionandindependencethroughthehealing
nn b m b
process.
n n
DIF:Apply(application)
OBJ: Discusstheroles andcareer opportunitiesfornurses.
nn nn nn TOP:ImplementationMSC:
ManagementofCare
nn b
6. Thenursehasbeenworkingintheclinicalsettingforseveralyearsasanadvancedpracticenurse.
b b b
However,thenursehasastrongdesiretopursueresearchandtheorydevelopment.Tofulfillthisdesire,
nn
whichprogramshould thenurseattend?
nn b n
a. DoctorofNursingScience degree(DNSc) n n
b. DoctorofPhilosophydegree(PhD)
c. DoctorofNursingPractice degree(DNP) n n
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