Complete Fundamentals of Nursing Care
Test Bank for Burton & Smith 4th Edition
Featuring Verified Questions, Rationales &
Comprehensive Chapter Coverage
• Davis Advantage Fundamentals of Nursing Care Test Bank – 4th Edition |
Chapters 1–38 | Verified Q&A (Updated 2026): This material covers all
foundational nursing concepts across every chapter, with exam-style questions,
highlighted correct answers, and detailed EXPERT RATIONALEs to reinforce clinical
reasoning.
• How to study: Work through each question independently before checking the
answer, use the EXPERT RATIONALE to understand why an answer is correct, and
revisit chapters where you score below 70% — prioritizing high-yield topics like
safety, pharmacology, and the nursing process.
DAVIS ADVANTAGE FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING CARE
4th Edition | Full Test Bank | Questions | Chapters 1–38
CHAPTER 1 – The Vista of Nursing
Question 1. Which historical figure is credited with establishing the
foundation of modern professional nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Lillian Wald
D. Mary Breckinridge
E. Florence Nightingale
Correct Answer: E. Florence Nightingale
,EXPERT RATIONALE: Florence Nightingale is widely recognized as the founder of
modern nursing. Her work during the Crimean War and her establishment of the
first formal nursing school at St. Thomas' Hospital in London laid the groundwork
for professional nursing practice.
Question 2. Which organization sets the standards for nursing practice in the
United States?
A. National League for Nursing (NLN)
B. Joint Commission (TJC)
C. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
D. American Nurses Association (ANA)
E. National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
Correct Answer: D. American Nurses Association (ANA)
EXPERT RATIONALE: The ANA is the professional organization that establishes
standards of nursing practice, promotes the rights of nurses, and advances the
nursing profession in the United States through policy and advocacy.
Question 3. What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
A. To define the educational requirements for nursing students
B. To establish salary ranges for registered nurses
C. To regulate the relationships between nurses and physicians
D. To define the scope of nursing practice within each state
E. To govern hospital staffing ratios nationally
Correct Answer: D. To define the scope of nursing practice within each state
,EXPERT RATIONALE: Each state has its own Nurse Practice Act, which is a set of
statutes that defines the legal scope of nursing practice, outlines requirements for
licensure, and protects the public by regulating who can practice nursing.
Question 4. A nurse who ensures that patient care is delivered in a safe,
effective, and ethical manner is fulfilling which nursing role?
A. Educator
B. Researcher
C. Advocate
D. Manager/Leader
E. Collaborator
Correct Answer: D. Manager/Leader
EXPERT RATIONALE: The manager/leader role involves coordinating and
overseeing patient care to ensure it is safe, efficient, and ethical. This includes
directing other members of the health care team and ensuring quality outcomes.
Question 5. Which level of nursing education prepares graduates to sit for the
NCLEX-RN examination?
A. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program
B. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
C. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
D. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
E. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Correct Answer: C. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science
in Nursing (BSN)
, EXPERT RATIONALE: Both the ADN and BSN programs prepare graduates to take
the NCLEX-RN licensing examination. The LPN program leads to NCLEX-PN, while
MSN and DNP are advanced degrees for nurses already licensed.
Question 6. The concept of holistic nursing care means that the nurse:
A. Focuses exclusively on the patient's physical condition
B. Delegates all psychosocial care to social workers
C. Addresses the patient's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
D. Prioritizes medical treatments over patient comfort
E. Provides care only within the defined medical diagnosis
Correct Answer: C. Addresses the patient's physical, emotional, social, and
spiritual needs
EXPERT RATIONALE: Holistic nursing care views the patient as a whole person —
body, mind, and spirit. Nurses who practice holistically integrate all dimensions of a
patient's well-being into the care plan.
Question 7. Which term describes the art and science of caring for individuals
across the lifespan?
A. Medicine
B. Allied Health
C. Nursing
D. Public Health
E. Biomedical Science
Correct Answer: C. Nursing
Test Bank for Burton & Smith 4th Edition
Featuring Verified Questions, Rationales &
Comprehensive Chapter Coverage
• Davis Advantage Fundamentals of Nursing Care Test Bank – 4th Edition |
Chapters 1–38 | Verified Q&A (Updated 2026): This material covers all
foundational nursing concepts across every chapter, with exam-style questions,
highlighted correct answers, and detailed EXPERT RATIONALEs to reinforce clinical
reasoning.
• How to study: Work through each question independently before checking the
answer, use the EXPERT RATIONALE to understand why an answer is correct, and
revisit chapters where you score below 70% — prioritizing high-yield topics like
safety, pharmacology, and the nursing process.
DAVIS ADVANTAGE FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING CARE
4th Edition | Full Test Bank | Questions | Chapters 1–38
CHAPTER 1 – The Vista of Nursing
Question 1. Which historical figure is credited with establishing the
foundation of modern professional nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Lillian Wald
D. Mary Breckinridge
E. Florence Nightingale
Correct Answer: E. Florence Nightingale
,EXPERT RATIONALE: Florence Nightingale is widely recognized as the founder of
modern nursing. Her work during the Crimean War and her establishment of the
first formal nursing school at St. Thomas' Hospital in London laid the groundwork
for professional nursing practice.
Question 2. Which organization sets the standards for nursing practice in the
United States?
A. National League for Nursing (NLN)
B. Joint Commission (TJC)
C. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
D. American Nurses Association (ANA)
E. National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
Correct Answer: D. American Nurses Association (ANA)
EXPERT RATIONALE: The ANA is the professional organization that establishes
standards of nursing practice, promotes the rights of nurses, and advances the
nursing profession in the United States through policy and advocacy.
Question 3. What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
A. To define the educational requirements for nursing students
B. To establish salary ranges for registered nurses
C. To regulate the relationships between nurses and physicians
D. To define the scope of nursing practice within each state
E. To govern hospital staffing ratios nationally
Correct Answer: D. To define the scope of nursing practice within each state
,EXPERT RATIONALE: Each state has its own Nurse Practice Act, which is a set of
statutes that defines the legal scope of nursing practice, outlines requirements for
licensure, and protects the public by regulating who can practice nursing.
Question 4. A nurse who ensures that patient care is delivered in a safe,
effective, and ethical manner is fulfilling which nursing role?
A. Educator
B. Researcher
C. Advocate
D. Manager/Leader
E. Collaborator
Correct Answer: D. Manager/Leader
EXPERT RATIONALE: The manager/leader role involves coordinating and
overseeing patient care to ensure it is safe, efficient, and ethical. This includes
directing other members of the health care team and ensuring quality outcomes.
Question 5. Which level of nursing education prepares graduates to sit for the
NCLEX-RN examination?
A. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program
B. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
C. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
D. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
E. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Correct Answer: C. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science
in Nursing (BSN)
, EXPERT RATIONALE: Both the ADN and BSN programs prepare graduates to take
the NCLEX-RN licensing examination. The LPN program leads to NCLEX-PN, while
MSN and DNP are advanced degrees for nurses already licensed.
Question 6. The concept of holistic nursing care means that the nurse:
A. Focuses exclusively on the patient's physical condition
B. Delegates all psychosocial care to social workers
C. Addresses the patient's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
D. Prioritizes medical treatments over patient comfort
E. Provides care only within the defined medical diagnosis
Correct Answer: C. Addresses the patient's physical, emotional, social, and
spiritual needs
EXPERT RATIONALE: Holistic nursing care views the patient as a whole person —
body, mind, and spirit. Nurses who practice holistically integrate all dimensions of a
patient's well-being into the care plan.
Question 7. Which term describes the art and science of caring for individuals
across the lifespan?
A. Medicine
B. Allied Health
C. Nursing
D. Public Health
E. Biomedical Science
Correct Answer: C. Nursing
