TAYLORS CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS A
NURSING PROCESS APPROACH 5TH
EDITION COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
TEST BANK 2026 FULL SOLUTION
⩥ ANA Code of Ethics Provision 1. Answer: -Provision 1
...practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth,
and unique attribute of EVERY person
⩥ ANA Code of Ethics Provision 2. Answer: -Provision 2
The nurse's primary COMMITMENT TO THE PATIENT, whether an
individual, family, group, or population
⩥ ANA Code of Ethics Provision 4. Answer: -Provision 4
The nurse has AUTHORITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND
RESPONSIBILITY for nursing practice; makes decisions; and takes
action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to PROVIDE
optimal care
⩥ Know the difference between the ANA Scope and Standards of Care
and the State Nurse Practice Acts (SNPA). Answer: These are not laws
but influence policy development
,SNPA-NURSING LICENSURE....It's the Law!
-Define the scope of practice within each state; protects public
-To practice nursing in the United States, RN candidates must pass the
NCLEX-RN exam
-Same exam in every state
-Regardless of educational preparation, the exam is the same
-Tests minimum knowledge base
⩥ Know the principles of delegation. Answer: -The decision of whether
or not to delegate or assign is based upon the judgment concerning the
condition of the patient, the competency of the members of the nursing
team, and the degree of supervision that is required of the RN if a task is
delegated.
-The RN delegates only those tasks for which she or he believes that the
care worker has the knowledge and skill to perform, taking into account
training, cultural competence, experience, and facility policy and
procedures.
⩥ What may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?.
Answer: 1: ADLs
2: non sterile specimen collection
3: I&O
4: vital signs
,⩥ What is the difference between responsibility and accountability?.
Answer: The transfer of responsibility for the performance of a task
from one individual to another while retaining accountability for the
outcome
-The individual receiving the assignment is responsible for the
performance of the task
-The individual delegating the task retains accountability for the
outcome
You can delegate responsibility
You cannot delegate accountability to anyone
⩥ Throughout each chapter are guidelines for delegation and
collaboration. Be sure to review for each assigned chapter. Answer: !!!!
⩥ In most chapters of our book, you will find sections titled Evidence-
Based Practice, Patient-Centered Care, and Safety Guidelines. ALWAYS
be familiar with content in these sections!. Answer: !!!!
⩥ Be familiar with EBP. Answer: EBP is a problem-solving approach to
clinical practice that combines the best available evidence in
combination with a clinician's expertise, patient preferences and values,
, and available health care resources in making decisions about patient
care
⩥ Know how to recognize best evidence when reviewing research.
Answer: The best evidence comes from well-designed, systematically
conducted research studies found in scientific journals. You must also
use sources of evidence that include quality improvement and risk
management data, infection control data, retrospective or concurrent
chart review, and clinicians' expertise.
⩥ What are the steps of EBP?. Answer: 1. ASK a clinical question.
2. SEARCH for the most relevant and best evidence that applies to the
question
3. Critically APPRAISE the evidence you gather.
4. APPLY or integrate evidence along with your clinical expertise,
patient preferences, and values in making a practice decision or change.
5. EVALUATE the practice decision or change.
6. COMMUNICATE your results.
⩥ Know how to write a PICO question. Answer: (P=Patient, population
or problem) Be succinct. Identify your patients by age, gender, ethnicity,
disease, or symptoms.
(I=Intervention or issue of interest). Which intervention do you think is
worthwhile to use in practice? It can be a treatment; a clinical,
NURSING PROCESS APPROACH 5TH
EDITION COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
TEST BANK 2026 FULL SOLUTION
⩥ ANA Code of Ethics Provision 1. Answer: -Provision 1
...practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth,
and unique attribute of EVERY person
⩥ ANA Code of Ethics Provision 2. Answer: -Provision 2
The nurse's primary COMMITMENT TO THE PATIENT, whether an
individual, family, group, or population
⩥ ANA Code of Ethics Provision 4. Answer: -Provision 4
The nurse has AUTHORITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND
RESPONSIBILITY for nursing practice; makes decisions; and takes
action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to PROVIDE
optimal care
⩥ Know the difference between the ANA Scope and Standards of Care
and the State Nurse Practice Acts (SNPA). Answer: These are not laws
but influence policy development
,SNPA-NURSING LICENSURE....It's the Law!
-Define the scope of practice within each state; protects public
-To practice nursing in the United States, RN candidates must pass the
NCLEX-RN exam
-Same exam in every state
-Regardless of educational preparation, the exam is the same
-Tests minimum knowledge base
⩥ Know the principles of delegation. Answer: -The decision of whether
or not to delegate or assign is based upon the judgment concerning the
condition of the patient, the competency of the members of the nursing
team, and the degree of supervision that is required of the RN if a task is
delegated.
-The RN delegates only those tasks for which she or he believes that the
care worker has the knowledge and skill to perform, taking into account
training, cultural competence, experience, and facility policy and
procedures.
⩥ What may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?.
Answer: 1: ADLs
2: non sterile specimen collection
3: I&O
4: vital signs
,⩥ What is the difference between responsibility and accountability?.
Answer: The transfer of responsibility for the performance of a task
from one individual to another while retaining accountability for the
outcome
-The individual receiving the assignment is responsible for the
performance of the task
-The individual delegating the task retains accountability for the
outcome
You can delegate responsibility
You cannot delegate accountability to anyone
⩥ Throughout each chapter are guidelines for delegation and
collaboration. Be sure to review for each assigned chapter. Answer: !!!!
⩥ In most chapters of our book, you will find sections titled Evidence-
Based Practice, Patient-Centered Care, and Safety Guidelines. ALWAYS
be familiar with content in these sections!. Answer: !!!!
⩥ Be familiar with EBP. Answer: EBP is a problem-solving approach to
clinical practice that combines the best available evidence in
combination with a clinician's expertise, patient preferences and values,
, and available health care resources in making decisions about patient
care
⩥ Know how to recognize best evidence when reviewing research.
Answer: The best evidence comes from well-designed, systematically
conducted research studies found in scientific journals. You must also
use sources of evidence that include quality improvement and risk
management data, infection control data, retrospective or concurrent
chart review, and clinicians' expertise.
⩥ What are the steps of EBP?. Answer: 1. ASK a clinical question.
2. SEARCH for the most relevant and best evidence that applies to the
question
3. Critically APPRAISE the evidence you gather.
4. APPLY or integrate evidence along with your clinical expertise,
patient preferences, and values in making a practice decision or change.
5. EVALUATE the practice decision or change.
6. COMMUNICATE your results.
⩥ Know how to write a PICO question. Answer: (P=Patient, population
or problem) Be succinct. Identify your patients by age, gender, ethnicity,
disease, or symptoms.
(I=Intervention or issue of interest). Which intervention do you think is
worthwhile to use in practice? It can be a treatment; a clinical,
