FOUNDATIONS AND ADULT HEALTH
NURSING
9TH EDITION
• Author(S)Kim Cooper; Kelly Gosnell
TEST BANK
1
Reference: Ch. 1 — Roles and Responsibilities
Question Stem:
A licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is caring for a
stable postoperative patient and the registered nurse (RN) asks
the LPN to develop the initial nursing care plan. What should
the LPN do first?
A. Begin writing the comprehensive care plan independently.
B. Refuse and report the RN for assigning inappropriate work.
C. Clarify and accept specific nursing tasks and report findings
to the RN.
D. Complete all assessments and discharge planning without RN
input.
,Correct Answer: C
Rationales:
• Correct (C): LPNs are responsible for implementing and
contributing to care within their scope—clarifying assigned
tasks and communicating assessments to the RN respects
licensure boundaries and ensures patient safety.
• A: Developing an initial comprehensive nursing care plan is
outside typical LPN scope; that is the RN’s responsibility.
• B: Immediate refusal and reporting is disproportionate;
first clarify the assignment and scope with the RN.
• D: Completing all assessments and discharge planning
without RN collaboration bypasses the RN role and risks
missed responsibilities.
Teaching Point:
Clarify delegated tasks and promptly communicate assessment
findings to the RN.
Citation:
Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2023). Foundations and Adult Health
Nursing (9th ed.). Ch. 1 — Roles and Responsibilities.
2
Reference: Ch. 1 — Licensure for Practical and Vocational
Nursing
,Question Stem:
An LPN preparing for licensure asks why the state requires
passing a standardized exam. Which rationale best explains
licensure’s purpose?
A. Licensure provides employment guarantees in all healthcare
settings.
B. Licensure verifies minimum competency to protect public
safety.
C. Licensure allows unrestricted independent practice without
supervision.
D. Licensure mainly certifies advanced specialty knowledge.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• Correct (B): The central purpose of licensure is public
protection by ensuring minimum competency through
standardized testing and regulation.
• A: Licensure does not guarantee employment; it permits
legal practice but not an employment contract.
• C: Licensure does not automatically allow independent
practice; scope depends on role and state regulations.
• D: Licensure attests to entry-level competency, not
advanced specialty mastery.
, Teaching Point:
Licensure exists primarily to protect the public by assuring
minimum nursing competency.
Citation:
Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2023). Foundations and Adult Health
Nursing (9th ed.). Ch. 1 — Licensure for Practical and Vocational
Nursing.
3
Reference: Ch. 1 — Development of Practical and Vocational
Nursing
Question Stem:
A nurse educator designing an LPN/VN program must prioritize
curriculum domains. Which outcome best aligns with the
historical and contemporary development goals of practical
nursing education?
A. Exclusive focus on advanced clinical research methods.
B. Competence in safe technical skills and basic clinical
judgment.
C. Preparing graduates to independently manage complex
patient panels.
D. Teaching only theoretical content without hands-on practice.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
NURSING
9TH EDITION
• Author(S)Kim Cooper; Kelly Gosnell
TEST BANK
1
Reference: Ch. 1 — Roles and Responsibilities
Question Stem:
A licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is caring for a
stable postoperative patient and the registered nurse (RN) asks
the LPN to develop the initial nursing care plan. What should
the LPN do first?
A. Begin writing the comprehensive care plan independently.
B. Refuse and report the RN for assigning inappropriate work.
C. Clarify and accept specific nursing tasks and report findings
to the RN.
D. Complete all assessments and discharge planning without RN
input.
,Correct Answer: C
Rationales:
• Correct (C): LPNs are responsible for implementing and
contributing to care within their scope—clarifying assigned
tasks and communicating assessments to the RN respects
licensure boundaries and ensures patient safety.
• A: Developing an initial comprehensive nursing care plan is
outside typical LPN scope; that is the RN’s responsibility.
• B: Immediate refusal and reporting is disproportionate;
first clarify the assignment and scope with the RN.
• D: Completing all assessments and discharge planning
without RN collaboration bypasses the RN role and risks
missed responsibilities.
Teaching Point:
Clarify delegated tasks and promptly communicate assessment
findings to the RN.
Citation:
Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2023). Foundations and Adult Health
Nursing (9th ed.). Ch. 1 — Roles and Responsibilities.
2
Reference: Ch. 1 — Licensure for Practical and Vocational
Nursing
,Question Stem:
An LPN preparing for licensure asks why the state requires
passing a standardized exam. Which rationale best explains
licensure’s purpose?
A. Licensure provides employment guarantees in all healthcare
settings.
B. Licensure verifies minimum competency to protect public
safety.
C. Licensure allows unrestricted independent practice without
supervision.
D. Licensure mainly certifies advanced specialty knowledge.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• Correct (B): The central purpose of licensure is public
protection by ensuring minimum competency through
standardized testing and regulation.
• A: Licensure does not guarantee employment; it permits
legal practice but not an employment contract.
• C: Licensure does not automatically allow independent
practice; scope depends on role and state regulations.
• D: Licensure attests to entry-level competency, not
advanced specialty mastery.
, Teaching Point:
Licensure exists primarily to protect the public by assuring
minimum nursing competency.
Citation:
Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2023). Foundations and Adult Health
Nursing (9th ed.). Ch. 1 — Licensure for Practical and Vocational
Nursing.
3
Reference: Ch. 1 — Development of Practical and Vocational
Nursing
Question Stem:
A nurse educator designing an LPN/VN program must prioritize
curriculum domains. Which outcome best aligns with the
historical and contemporary development goals of practical
nursing education?
A. Exclusive focus on advanced clinical research methods.
B. Competence in safe technical skills and basic clinical
judgment.
C. Preparing graduates to independently manage complex
patient panels.
D. Teaching only theoretical content without hands-on practice.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
