,TEST BANK - Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science
of Person-Centered Care 10th Edition by C
Chapter 01: Introduction to Nursing
Question 1: Which of the following statements accurately describe an element of
nursing? Select all that apply.
A) The skills involved in nursing are primarily technical in nature.
B) The primary focus of nursing is to assist individuals to recover from illness.
C) The science of nursing is the knowledge base for the care that is given.
D) The art of nursing is the collection of knowledge through research.
E) Nursing is considered to be both an art and a science.
F) Nursing is a profession that uses specialized knowledge and skills.
Answer: C, E, F
Rationale: Nursing is both an art and a science, with specialized knowledge and a
strong service orientation. Nursing requires a significant scientific knowledge base (the
"science" of nursing) along with the "art" of compassionate care .
Question 2: An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in oncology
nursing, and a master's degree is considered an expert in the area of practice. Based
upon this description, which career role best describes this nurse's role?
A) Clinical nurse specialist
B) Nurse entrepreneur
C) Nurse practitioner
D) Nurse educator
Answer: A) Clinical nurse specialist
Rationale: A clinical nurse specialist is a nurse with an advanced degree, education, or
experience who is considered an expert in a specialized area of nursing. The clinical
nurse specialist carries out direct client care, consultation, and education .
,Question 3: Who is considered to be the founder of professional nursing?
A) Dorothea Dix
B) Lillian Wald
C) Florence Nightingale
D) Clara Barton
Answer: C) Florence Nightingale
Rationale: Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of professional nursing. She
elevated the status of nursing to a respected occupation, improved the quality of
nursing care, and founded modern nursing education .
Question 4: What guidelines do nurses follow to identify the client's health care needs
and strengths, to establish and carry out a plan of care, and to evaluate the effectiveness
of the plan?
A) Nursing process
B) ANA Standards of Professional Performance
C) Evidence-based practice guidelines
D) Nurse Practice Acts
Answer: A) Nursing process
Rationale: The nursing process is the major guideline for nursing practice. Nurses
implement their roles through the nursing process to identify needs, establish care
plans, and evaluate outcomes .
Question 5: Teaching a client about performing a self-examination of the skin is an
example of what broad aim of nursing?
A) Treating illness
B) Preventing illness
C) Restoring health
D) Facilitating coping
Answer: B) Preventing illness
, Rationale: Illness prevention activities focus on avoiding illness or achieving early
detection of an illness, such as skin cancer. Teaching self-examination helps detect
problems early .
Question 6: A nurse is providing care in a neighborhood clinic to single, pregnant
adolescents. Which action best demonstrates the collaborator role?
A) Discussing legal aspects of adoption
B) Searching the Internet for information on childcare services
C) Conducting a patient interview and documenting information
D) Referring an adolescent with suicidal thoughts to a mental health specialist
Answer: D) Referring an adolescent with suicidal thoughts to a mental health specialist
Rationale: The collaborator role involves working with other healthcare professionals.
Referring a patient to a mental health specialist demonstrates collaboration .
Question 7: Which nursing pioneer established the Red Cross in the United States in
1882?
A) Florence Nightingale
B) Clara Barton
C) Dorothea Dix
D) Jane Addams
Answer: B) Clara Barton
Rationale: Clara Barton volunteered during the Civil War and established the American
Red Cross in 1882 .
Question 8: A nurse is caring for a patient who is post-operative. The nurse uses the
nursing process to provide care. What is the primary goal of the nursing process?
A) To ensure physician's orders are followed correctly
B) To provide a standardized approach to nursing care
of Person-Centered Care 10th Edition by C
Chapter 01: Introduction to Nursing
Question 1: Which of the following statements accurately describe an element of
nursing? Select all that apply.
A) The skills involved in nursing are primarily technical in nature.
B) The primary focus of nursing is to assist individuals to recover from illness.
C) The science of nursing is the knowledge base for the care that is given.
D) The art of nursing is the collection of knowledge through research.
E) Nursing is considered to be both an art and a science.
F) Nursing is a profession that uses specialized knowledge and skills.
Answer: C, E, F
Rationale: Nursing is both an art and a science, with specialized knowledge and a
strong service orientation. Nursing requires a significant scientific knowledge base (the
"science" of nursing) along with the "art" of compassionate care .
Question 2: An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in oncology
nursing, and a master's degree is considered an expert in the area of practice. Based
upon this description, which career role best describes this nurse's role?
A) Clinical nurse specialist
B) Nurse entrepreneur
C) Nurse practitioner
D) Nurse educator
Answer: A) Clinical nurse specialist
Rationale: A clinical nurse specialist is a nurse with an advanced degree, education, or
experience who is considered an expert in a specialized area of nursing. The clinical
nurse specialist carries out direct client care, consultation, and education .
,Question 3: Who is considered to be the founder of professional nursing?
A) Dorothea Dix
B) Lillian Wald
C) Florence Nightingale
D) Clara Barton
Answer: C) Florence Nightingale
Rationale: Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of professional nursing. She
elevated the status of nursing to a respected occupation, improved the quality of
nursing care, and founded modern nursing education .
Question 4: What guidelines do nurses follow to identify the client's health care needs
and strengths, to establish and carry out a plan of care, and to evaluate the effectiveness
of the plan?
A) Nursing process
B) ANA Standards of Professional Performance
C) Evidence-based practice guidelines
D) Nurse Practice Acts
Answer: A) Nursing process
Rationale: The nursing process is the major guideline for nursing practice. Nurses
implement their roles through the nursing process to identify needs, establish care
plans, and evaluate outcomes .
Question 5: Teaching a client about performing a self-examination of the skin is an
example of what broad aim of nursing?
A) Treating illness
B) Preventing illness
C) Restoring health
D) Facilitating coping
Answer: B) Preventing illness
, Rationale: Illness prevention activities focus on avoiding illness or achieving early
detection of an illness, such as skin cancer. Teaching self-examination helps detect
problems early .
Question 6: A nurse is providing care in a neighborhood clinic to single, pregnant
adolescents. Which action best demonstrates the collaborator role?
A) Discussing legal aspects of adoption
B) Searching the Internet for information on childcare services
C) Conducting a patient interview and documenting information
D) Referring an adolescent with suicidal thoughts to a mental health specialist
Answer: D) Referring an adolescent with suicidal thoughts to a mental health specialist
Rationale: The collaborator role involves working with other healthcare professionals.
Referring a patient to a mental health specialist demonstrates collaboration .
Question 7: Which nursing pioneer established the Red Cross in the United States in
1882?
A) Florence Nightingale
B) Clara Barton
C) Dorothea Dix
D) Jane Addams
Answer: B) Clara Barton
Rationale: Clara Barton volunteered during the Civil War and established the American
Red Cross in 1882 .
Question 8: A nurse is caring for a patient who is post-operative. The nurse uses the
nursing process to provide care. What is the primary goal of the nursing process?
A) To ensure physician's orders are followed correctly
B) To provide a standardized approach to nursing care
