Test Bank for Foundations of Nursing 9th
Edition by Kim Cooper & Kelly Gosnell –
Complete Questions and Verified Answers
2025 Edition Compiled for Nursing Students August 2025
,Contents
1 Unit I: Fundamentals of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Chapter 1: The Evolution of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Chapter 2: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Unit II: Fundamentals of Clinical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 Chapter 7: Asepsis and Infection Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Chapter 8: Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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, 1 Unit I: Fundamentals of Nursing
1.1 Chapter 1: The Evolution of Nursing
1. What is a nursing program considered when certified by a state agency?
a. Accredited
b. Approved
c. Provisional
d. Exemplified
• Answer: b. Approved
• Rationale: Approved means certified by a state agency for meeting minimum stan-
dards; accredited refers to certification by the NLN for more complex standards.
Provisional and exemplified are not used in this context. DIF: Knowledge REF:
p. 10 OBJ: 5 TOP: Nursing programs KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC:
NCLEX: N/A Web:16
2. Which of the following must the nurse recognize regarding the health care delivery sys-
tem?
a. It includes all states.
b. It affects the illness of patients.
c. Insurance companies are not involved.
d. The major goal is to achieve optimal levels of health care.
• Answer: d. The major goal is to achieve optimal levels of health care.
• Rationale: The health care delivery system aims to optimize health care through
a network of agencies, facilities, and providers. Insurance companies are involved,
and the system does not directly affect patient illness. DIF: Knowledge REF: p. 12
OBJ: 1 TOP: Health care system KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX:
N/A Web:16
3. What historical event significantly influenced the development of modern nursing?
a. The Industrial Revolution
b. The Crimean War
c. The Renaissance
d. The Great Depression
• Answer: b. The Crimean War
• Rationale: Florence Nightingale’s work during the Crimean War established mod-
ern nursing practices, emphasizing hygiene and patient care standards.
4. Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?
a. Clara Barton
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Edition by Kim Cooper & Kelly Gosnell –
Complete Questions and Verified Answers
2025 Edition Compiled for Nursing Students August 2025
,Contents
1 Unit I: Fundamentals of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Chapter 1: The Evolution of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Chapter 2: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Unit II: Fundamentals of Clinical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 Chapter 7: Asepsis and Infection Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Chapter 8: Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1
, 1 Unit I: Fundamentals of Nursing
1.1 Chapter 1: The Evolution of Nursing
1. What is a nursing program considered when certified by a state agency?
a. Accredited
b. Approved
c. Provisional
d. Exemplified
• Answer: b. Approved
• Rationale: Approved means certified by a state agency for meeting minimum stan-
dards; accredited refers to certification by the NLN for more complex standards.
Provisional and exemplified are not used in this context. DIF: Knowledge REF:
p. 10 OBJ: 5 TOP: Nursing programs KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC:
NCLEX: N/A Web:16
2. Which of the following must the nurse recognize regarding the health care delivery sys-
tem?
a. It includes all states.
b. It affects the illness of patients.
c. Insurance companies are not involved.
d. The major goal is to achieve optimal levels of health care.
• Answer: d. The major goal is to achieve optimal levels of health care.
• Rationale: The health care delivery system aims to optimize health care through
a network of agencies, facilities, and providers. Insurance companies are involved,
and the system does not directly affect patient illness. DIF: Knowledge REF: p. 12
OBJ: 1 TOP: Health care system KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX:
N/A Web:16
3. What historical event significantly influenced the development of modern nursing?
a. The Industrial Revolution
b. The Crimean War
c. The Renaissance
d. The Great Depression
• Answer: b. The Crimean War
• Rationale: Florence Nightingale’s work during the Crimean War established mod-
ern nursing practices, emphasizing hygiene and patient care standards.
4. Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?
a. Clara Barton
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