TEST BANK FOR FUNDAMENTAL OF NURSING: THE
ART AND SCIENCE OF PERSON, CENTERED CARE
TENTH NORTH AMERICAN EDITION QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Q&A 2026 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which action best demonstrates person-centered care in
nursing practice?
A. Following hospital routine strictly for all patients
B. Allowing patients to participate in their care decisions
C. Completing tasks quickly to reduce workload
D. Limiting family involvement in care planning
Rationale: Person-centered care emphasizes patient
involvement, autonomy, and shared decision-making.
Correct Answer: B
2. What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in nursing
practice?
A. To maintain skin integrity
B. To reduce healthcare-associated infections
C. To improve patient comfort
D. To meet hospital documentation requirements
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective method to
prevent infection transmission.
Correct Answer: B
,3. A nurse is assessing a patient’s pain. Which is the best
approach?
A. Assume pain level based on diagnosis
B. Observe facial expressions only
C. Ask the patient to describe their pain
D. Delay assessment until vital signs are stable
Rationale: Pain is subjective and best assessed through patient
self-report.
Correct Answer: C
4. What is the correct sequence of the nursing process?
A. Implementation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, evaluation
B. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
C. Diagnosis, assessment, planning, evaluation, implementation
D. Planning, assessment, implementation, diagnosis, evaluation
Rationale: The nursing process follows a systematic clinical
decision-making framework.
Correct Answer: B
5. Which vital sign is most directly affected by pain?
A. Respiratory rate
B. Body temperature
C. Weight
D. Oxygen saturation only
, Rationale: Pain activates the sympathetic nervous system,
increasing respiratory rate.
Correct Answer: A
6. The most appropriate site for adult apical pulse assessment
is:
A. Right second intercostal space
B. Left fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line
C. Radial artery
D. Carotid artery
Rationale: The apical pulse is located at the 5th intercostal
space, midclavicular line.
Correct Answer: B
7. Which principle is essential in maintaining patient safety?
A. Delegating all tasks to unlicensed staff
B. Using two patient identifiers before procedures
C. Avoiding documentation delays
D. Reducing communication among staff
Rationale: Two identifiers prevent patient misidentification
errors.
Correct Answer: B
8. What is the first action when a nurse observes a patient
falling?
ART AND SCIENCE OF PERSON, CENTERED CARE
TENTH NORTH AMERICAN EDITION QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Q&A 2026 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which action best demonstrates person-centered care in
nursing practice?
A. Following hospital routine strictly for all patients
B. Allowing patients to participate in their care decisions
C. Completing tasks quickly to reduce workload
D. Limiting family involvement in care planning
Rationale: Person-centered care emphasizes patient
involvement, autonomy, and shared decision-making.
Correct Answer: B
2. What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in nursing
practice?
A. To maintain skin integrity
B. To reduce healthcare-associated infections
C. To improve patient comfort
D. To meet hospital documentation requirements
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective method to
prevent infection transmission.
Correct Answer: B
,3. A nurse is assessing a patient’s pain. Which is the best
approach?
A. Assume pain level based on diagnosis
B. Observe facial expressions only
C. Ask the patient to describe their pain
D. Delay assessment until vital signs are stable
Rationale: Pain is subjective and best assessed through patient
self-report.
Correct Answer: C
4. What is the correct sequence of the nursing process?
A. Implementation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, evaluation
B. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
C. Diagnosis, assessment, planning, evaluation, implementation
D. Planning, assessment, implementation, diagnosis, evaluation
Rationale: The nursing process follows a systematic clinical
decision-making framework.
Correct Answer: B
5. Which vital sign is most directly affected by pain?
A. Respiratory rate
B. Body temperature
C. Weight
D. Oxygen saturation only
, Rationale: Pain activates the sympathetic nervous system,
increasing respiratory rate.
Correct Answer: A
6. The most appropriate site for adult apical pulse assessment
is:
A. Right second intercostal space
B. Left fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line
C. Radial artery
D. Carotid artery
Rationale: The apical pulse is located at the 5th intercostal
space, midclavicular line.
Correct Answer: B
7. Which principle is essential in maintaining patient safety?
A. Delegating all tasks to unlicensed staff
B. Using two patient identifiers before procedures
C. Avoiding documentation delays
D. Reducing communication among staff
Rationale: Two identifiers prevent patient misidentification
errors.
Correct Answer: B
8. What is the first action when a nurse observes a patient
falling?
