Test Bank For
Dewits Fundamental Concepts And Skills For Nursing 5th
Edition
By Williams All Chapters 1-41(100% Verified Answers)
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Nursing And The Health Care System ............................................... 4
Chapter 02: Concepts Of Health, Illness, Stress, And Health Promotion ............. 22
Chapter 03: Legal And Ethical Aspects Of Nursing ............................................. 43
Chapter 04: The Nursing Process And Critical Thinking ...................................... 68
Chapter 05: Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, And Planning ............................... 81
Chapter 06: Implementation And Evaluation .................................................... 99
Chapter 07: Documentation Of Nursing Care .................................................. 113
Chapter 08: Communication And The Nurse-Patient Relationship ................... 130
Chapter 09: Patient Teaching For Health Promotion ....................................... 166
Chapter 10: Delegation, Leadership, And Management .................................. 184
Chapter 11: Growth And Development: Infancy Through Adolescence ............ 205
Chapter 12: Adulthood And The Family ........................................................... 248
Chapter 13: Promoting Healthy Adaptation To Aging ..................................... 269
Chapter 14: Cultural And Spiritual Aspects Of Patient Care ............................. 288
Chapter 15: Loss, Grief, And End-Of-Life Care .................................................. 314
Chapter 16: Infection Prevention And Control: Protective Mechanisms And
Asepsis ............................................................................................................ 335
Chapter 17: Infection Prevention And Control In The Hospital And Home ........ 360
Chapter 18: Lifting, Moving, And Positioning Patients .................................... 384
Chapter 19: Assisting With Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, And The
Prevention Of Pressure Ulcers ......................................................................... 400
Chapter 20: Patient Environment And Safety .................................................. 422
Chapter 21: Measuring Vital Signs .................................................................. 440
Chapter 22: Assessing Health Status ............................................................... 459
Chapter 23: Admitting, Transferring, And Discharging Patients ...................... 480
Chapter 24: Diagnostic Tests And Specimen Collection .................................... 499
Chapter 25: Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance ..................................... 518
,Chapter 26: Concepts Of Basic Nutrition And Cultural Considerations ............. 535
Chapter 27: Nutritional Therapy And Assisted Feeding.................................... 554
Chapter 28: Assisting With Respiration And Oxygen Delivery .......................... 574
Chapter 29: Promoting Urinary Elimination .................................................... 591
Chapter 30: Promoting Bowel Elimination....................................................... 609
Chapter 31: Pain, Comfort, And Sleep ............................................................. 629
Chapter 32: Complementary And Alternative Therapies .................................. 650
Chapter 33: Pharmacology And Preparation For Drug Administration ............ 668
Chapter 34: Administering Oral, Topical, And Inhalant Medications ............... 686
Chapter 35: Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, And Intramuscular
Injections ........................................................................................................ 704
Chapter 36: Administering Intravenous Solutions And Medications ................ 722
Chapter 37: Care Of The Surgical Patient......................................................... 739
Chapter 38: Providing Wound Care And Treating Pressure Ulcers ................... 754
Chapter 39: Promoting Musculoskeletal Function ........................................... 770
Chapter 40: Common Physical Care Problems Of The Older Adult.................... 786
Chapter 41: Common Psychosocial Care Problems Of Older Adults.................. 800
,Chapter 01: Nursing And The Health Care System
Williams: Dewit's Fundamental Concepts And Skills For Nursing, 5th Edition
Multiple Choice
1. Florence Nightingale’s Contributions To Nursing Practice And Education:
A. Are Historically Important But Have No Validity For Nursing Today.
B. Were Neither Recognized Nor Appreciated In Her Own Time.
C. Were A Major Factor In Reducing The Death Rate In The Crimean War.
D. Were Limited Only To The Care Of Severe Traumatic Wounds.
ANS>>C
By Improving Sanitation, Nutrition Ventilation, And Handwashing Techniques,
Florence
Nightingale’s Nurses Dramatically Reduced The Death Rate From Injuries In The
Crimean War.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Ref: P. 2 Obj: Theory #1 Top: Nursing
History Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A Msc: Nclex: N/A
2. Early Nursing Education And Care In The United States:
A. Were Directed At Community Health.
B. Provided Independence For Women Through Education And Employment.
C. Were An Educational Model Based In Institutions Of Higher Learning.
D. Have Continued To Be Entirely Focused On Hospital Nursing.
ANS>>B
,Because Of The Influence Of Early Nursing Leaders, Nursing Education Became
More Formalized Through Apprenticeships In Nightingale Schools That Offered
Independence To Women Through Education And Employment.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Ref: P. 2 Obj: Theory #4 Top: Nursing
History Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A Msc: Nclex: N/A
3. In Order To Fulfill The Common Goals Defined By Nursing Theorists
(Promote Wellness, Prevent Illness, Facilitate Coping, And Restore Health), The Lpn
Must Take On The Roles Of:
A. Caregiver, Educator, And Collaborator.
B. Nursing Assistant, Delegator, And Environmental Specialist.
C. Medication Dispenser, Collaborator, And Transporter.
D. Dietitian, Manager, And Housekeeper.
ANS>>A
In Order For The Lpn To Apply The Common Goals Of Nursing, He Or She Must
Assume The Roles Of Caregiver, Educator, Collaborator, Manager, And Advocate.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: P. 3 Obj: Theory #2 Top: Art
And Science Of Nursing Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A Msc: Nclex: N/A
4. Although Nursing Theories Differ In Their Attempts To Define Nursing, All Of
Them Base Their Beliefs On Common Concepts Concerning:
A. Self-Actualization, Fundamental Needs, And Belonging.
B. Stress Reduction, Self-Care, And A Systems Model.
C. Curative Care, Restorative Care, And Terminal Care.
D. Human Relationships, The Environment, And Health.
ANS>>D
,Although Nursing Theories Differ, They All Base Their Beliefs On Human
Relationships, The Environment, And Health.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: P. 4 Obj: Theory #2 Top:
Nursing Theories Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A Msc: Nclex: N/A
5. Standards Of Care For The Nursing Practice Of The Lpn Are Established By
The:
A. Boards Of Nursing Examiners In Each State.
B. National Council Of States Boards Of Nursing (Ncsbn).
C. American Nurses Association (Ana).
D. National Federation Of Licensed Practical Nurses.
ANS>>D
The National Federation Of Licensed Practical Nurses Modified The Standards
Published By The Ana In 2015 To Better Fit The Role Of The Lpn. In 2015 The
American Nurses Association (Ana) Revised The Standards Of Nursing Practice
Which Contained 17 Standards Of National Practice Of Nursing, Describing All
Facets Of Nursing Practice: Who, What, When, Where, How.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: P. 6 Obj: Theory #2 Top:
Standards Of Care Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A
Msc: Nclex: N/A
6. The Lpn Demonstrates An Evidence-Based Practice By:
A. Using A Drug Manual To Check Compatibility Of Drugs.
B. Using Scientific Information To Guide Decision Making.
C. Using Medical History Of A Patient To Direct Nursing Interventions.
, D. Basing Nursing Care On Advice From An Experienced Nurse.
ANS>>B
The Use Of Scientific Information From High-Quality Research To Guide Nursing
Decisions Is Reflective Of The Application Of Evidence-Based Practice.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Ref: P. 7 Obj: Theory #3 Top: Evidence-
Based Practice Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A Msc: Nclex: N/A
7. Lillian Wald And Mary Brewster Established The Henry Street Settlement
Service In New York In 1893 In Order To:
A. Offer A Shelter To Injured War Veterans.
B. Found A Nursing Apprenticeship.
C. Provide Health Care To Poor Persons Living In Tenements.
D. Offer Better Housing To Low-Income Families.
ANS>>C
Henry Street Settlement Service Brought The Provision Of Community Health Care
To The Poor People Living In Tenements.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: P. 2 Obj: Theory #4 Top:
Growth Of Nursing Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A Msc: Nclex: N/A
8. An Educational Pathway For An Lpn/Lvn Refers To An Lpn/Lvn:
A. Learning On The Job And Being Promoted To A Higher Level Of
Responsibility.
B. Moving From A Maternity Unit To A More Complicated Surgical Unit.
C. Obtaining Additional Education To Move From One Level Of Nursing To
Another.
D. Learning That Advancement Requires Consistent Work And Commitment.
Dewits Fundamental Concepts And Skills For Nursing 5th
Edition
By Williams All Chapters 1-41(100% Verified Answers)
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Nursing And The Health Care System ............................................... 4
Chapter 02: Concepts Of Health, Illness, Stress, And Health Promotion ............. 22
Chapter 03: Legal And Ethical Aspects Of Nursing ............................................. 43
Chapter 04: The Nursing Process And Critical Thinking ...................................... 68
Chapter 05: Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, And Planning ............................... 81
Chapter 06: Implementation And Evaluation .................................................... 99
Chapter 07: Documentation Of Nursing Care .................................................. 113
Chapter 08: Communication And The Nurse-Patient Relationship ................... 130
Chapter 09: Patient Teaching For Health Promotion ....................................... 166
Chapter 10: Delegation, Leadership, And Management .................................. 184
Chapter 11: Growth And Development: Infancy Through Adolescence ............ 205
Chapter 12: Adulthood And The Family ........................................................... 248
Chapter 13: Promoting Healthy Adaptation To Aging ..................................... 269
Chapter 14: Cultural And Spiritual Aspects Of Patient Care ............................. 288
Chapter 15: Loss, Grief, And End-Of-Life Care .................................................. 314
Chapter 16: Infection Prevention And Control: Protective Mechanisms And
Asepsis ............................................................................................................ 335
Chapter 17: Infection Prevention And Control In The Hospital And Home ........ 360
Chapter 18: Lifting, Moving, And Positioning Patients .................................... 384
Chapter 19: Assisting With Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, And The
Prevention Of Pressure Ulcers ......................................................................... 400
Chapter 20: Patient Environment And Safety .................................................. 422
Chapter 21: Measuring Vital Signs .................................................................. 440
Chapter 22: Assessing Health Status ............................................................... 459
Chapter 23: Admitting, Transferring, And Discharging Patients ...................... 480
Chapter 24: Diagnostic Tests And Specimen Collection .................................... 499
Chapter 25: Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance ..................................... 518
,Chapter 26: Concepts Of Basic Nutrition And Cultural Considerations ............. 535
Chapter 27: Nutritional Therapy And Assisted Feeding.................................... 554
Chapter 28: Assisting With Respiration And Oxygen Delivery .......................... 574
Chapter 29: Promoting Urinary Elimination .................................................... 591
Chapter 30: Promoting Bowel Elimination....................................................... 609
Chapter 31: Pain, Comfort, And Sleep ............................................................. 629
Chapter 32: Complementary And Alternative Therapies .................................. 650
Chapter 33: Pharmacology And Preparation For Drug Administration ............ 668
Chapter 34: Administering Oral, Topical, And Inhalant Medications ............... 686
Chapter 35: Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, And Intramuscular
Injections ........................................................................................................ 704
Chapter 36: Administering Intravenous Solutions And Medications ................ 722
Chapter 37: Care Of The Surgical Patient......................................................... 739
Chapter 38: Providing Wound Care And Treating Pressure Ulcers ................... 754
Chapter 39: Promoting Musculoskeletal Function ........................................... 770
Chapter 40: Common Physical Care Problems Of The Older Adult.................... 786
Chapter 41: Common Psychosocial Care Problems Of Older Adults.................. 800
,Chapter 01: Nursing And The Health Care System
Williams: Dewit's Fundamental Concepts And Skills For Nursing, 5th Edition
Multiple Choice
1. Florence Nightingale’s Contributions To Nursing Practice And Education:
A. Are Historically Important But Have No Validity For Nursing Today.
B. Were Neither Recognized Nor Appreciated In Her Own Time.
C. Were A Major Factor In Reducing The Death Rate In The Crimean War.
D. Were Limited Only To The Care Of Severe Traumatic Wounds.
ANS>>C
By Improving Sanitation, Nutrition Ventilation, And Handwashing Techniques,
Florence
Nightingale’s Nurses Dramatically Reduced The Death Rate From Injuries In The
Crimean War.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Ref: P. 2 Obj: Theory #1 Top: Nursing
History Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A Msc: Nclex: N/A
2. Early Nursing Education And Care In The United States:
A. Were Directed At Community Health.
B. Provided Independence For Women Through Education And Employment.
C. Were An Educational Model Based In Institutions Of Higher Learning.
D. Have Continued To Be Entirely Focused On Hospital Nursing.
ANS>>B
,Because Of The Influence Of Early Nursing Leaders, Nursing Education Became
More Formalized Through Apprenticeships In Nightingale Schools That Offered
Independence To Women Through Education And Employment.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Ref: P. 2 Obj: Theory #4 Top: Nursing
History Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A Msc: Nclex: N/A
3. In Order To Fulfill The Common Goals Defined By Nursing Theorists
(Promote Wellness, Prevent Illness, Facilitate Coping, And Restore Health), The Lpn
Must Take On The Roles Of:
A. Caregiver, Educator, And Collaborator.
B. Nursing Assistant, Delegator, And Environmental Specialist.
C. Medication Dispenser, Collaborator, And Transporter.
D. Dietitian, Manager, And Housekeeper.
ANS>>A
In Order For The Lpn To Apply The Common Goals Of Nursing, He Or She Must
Assume The Roles Of Caregiver, Educator, Collaborator, Manager, And Advocate.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: P. 3 Obj: Theory #2 Top: Art
And Science Of Nursing Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A Msc: Nclex: N/A
4. Although Nursing Theories Differ In Their Attempts To Define Nursing, All Of
Them Base Their Beliefs On Common Concepts Concerning:
A. Self-Actualization, Fundamental Needs, And Belonging.
B. Stress Reduction, Self-Care, And A Systems Model.
C. Curative Care, Restorative Care, And Terminal Care.
D. Human Relationships, The Environment, And Health.
ANS>>D
,Although Nursing Theories Differ, They All Base Their Beliefs On Human
Relationships, The Environment, And Health.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: P. 4 Obj: Theory #2 Top:
Nursing Theories Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A Msc: Nclex: N/A
5. Standards Of Care For The Nursing Practice Of The Lpn Are Established By
The:
A. Boards Of Nursing Examiners In Each State.
B. National Council Of States Boards Of Nursing (Ncsbn).
C. American Nurses Association (Ana).
D. National Federation Of Licensed Practical Nurses.
ANS>>D
The National Federation Of Licensed Practical Nurses Modified The Standards
Published By The Ana In 2015 To Better Fit The Role Of The Lpn. In 2015 The
American Nurses Association (Ana) Revised The Standards Of Nursing Practice
Which Contained 17 Standards Of National Practice Of Nursing, Describing All
Facets Of Nursing Practice: Who, What, When, Where, How.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: P. 6 Obj: Theory #2 Top:
Standards Of Care Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A
Msc: Nclex: N/A
6. The Lpn Demonstrates An Evidence-Based Practice By:
A. Using A Drug Manual To Check Compatibility Of Drugs.
B. Using Scientific Information To Guide Decision Making.
C. Using Medical History Of A Patient To Direct Nursing Interventions.
, D. Basing Nursing Care On Advice From An Experienced Nurse.
ANS>>B
The Use Of Scientific Information From High-Quality Research To Guide Nursing
Decisions Is Reflective Of The Application Of Evidence-Based Practice.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Ref: P. 7 Obj: Theory #3 Top: Evidence-
Based Practice Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A Msc: Nclex: N/A
7. Lillian Wald And Mary Brewster Established The Henry Street Settlement
Service In New York In 1893 In Order To:
A. Offer A Shelter To Injured War Veterans.
B. Found A Nursing Apprenticeship.
C. Provide Health Care To Poor Persons Living In Tenements.
D. Offer Better Housing To Low-Income Families.
ANS>>C
Henry Street Settlement Service Brought The Provision Of Community Health Care
To The Poor People Living In Tenements.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: P. 2 Obj: Theory #4 Top:
Growth Of Nursing Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A Msc: Nclex: N/A
8. An Educational Pathway For An Lpn/Lvn Refers To An Lpn/Lvn:
A. Learning On The Job And Being Promoted To A Higher Level Of
Responsibility.
B. Moving From A Maternity Unit To A More Complicated Surgical Unit.
C. Obtaining Additional Education To Move From One Level Of Nursing To
Another.
D. Learning That Advancement Requires Consistent Work And Commitment.
