Fundamentals of Nursing
12th Edition
• Author(s)Patricia A. Potter, Anne G.
Perry, Patricia A. Stockert, Amy Hall,
Wendy R. Ostendorf
TEST BANK
UNIT 1. Nursing and the Health Care Environment
UNIT 2. Caring Throughout the Life Span
UNIT 3. Clinical Judgment in Nursing Practice
UNIT 4. Professional Standards in Nursing Practice
UNIT 5. Foundations for Nursing Practice
UNIT 6. Psychosocial Basis for Nursing Practice
UNIT 7. Physiological Basis for Nursing Practicey
,Question 1
A nurse is explaining the characteristics of a profession to a
group of nursing students. Which statement by a student
indicates understanding of nursing as a profession?
A. “Nursing tasks are learned mainly through observation on
the unit.”
B. “Professional nursing requires specialized education and
adherence to standards of practice.”
C. “Nurses are expected to follow physician instructions
without independent judgment.”
D. “Only nurses working in hospitals are considered
professionals.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing involves specialized education, adherence
to ethical standards, accountability, and evidence-based
practice. Nursing is an autonomous profession that requires
clinical judgment.
, • Option A is incorrect because professional nursing
education includes formal education and competency
development.
• Option C is incorrect because nurses use independent
clinical judgment within their scope of practice.
• Option D is incorrect because nurses practice
professionally in many settings, not only hospitals.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
Question 2
A nurse is caring for several patients during a busy shift. Which
action best demonstrates accountability?
A. Delegating all patient care activities to unlicensed assistive
personnel
B. Documenting medications immediately after administration
C. Leaving the unit without notifying the charge nurse
D. Refusing to assist a coworker with patient care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability means accepting responsibility for nursing
actions and ensuring accurate, timely documentation.
, Documenting medications immediately after administration
promotes patient safety and legal accountability.
• Option A is incorrect because nurses remain responsible
for delegated care.
• Option C is incorrect because leaving the unit without
notification is unsafe and unprofessional.
• Option D is incorrect because teamwork is an important
component of professional nursing practice.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
Question 3
Which historical figure is most closely associated with
improving sanitation and reducing infection during the Crimean
War?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale improved sanitation, ventilation, nutrition,
12th Edition
• Author(s)Patricia A. Potter, Anne G.
Perry, Patricia A. Stockert, Amy Hall,
Wendy R. Ostendorf
TEST BANK
UNIT 1. Nursing and the Health Care Environment
UNIT 2. Caring Throughout the Life Span
UNIT 3. Clinical Judgment in Nursing Practice
UNIT 4. Professional Standards in Nursing Practice
UNIT 5. Foundations for Nursing Practice
UNIT 6. Psychosocial Basis for Nursing Practice
UNIT 7. Physiological Basis for Nursing Practicey
,Question 1
A nurse is explaining the characteristics of a profession to a
group of nursing students. Which statement by a student
indicates understanding of nursing as a profession?
A. “Nursing tasks are learned mainly through observation on
the unit.”
B. “Professional nursing requires specialized education and
adherence to standards of practice.”
C. “Nurses are expected to follow physician instructions
without independent judgment.”
D. “Only nurses working in hospitals are considered
professionals.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Professional nursing involves specialized education, adherence
to ethical standards, accountability, and evidence-based
practice. Nursing is an autonomous profession that requires
clinical judgment.
, • Option A is incorrect because professional nursing
education includes formal education and competency
development.
• Option C is incorrect because nurses use independent
clinical judgment within their scope of practice.
• Option D is incorrect because nurses practice
professionally in many settings, not only hospitals.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
Question 2
A nurse is caring for several patients during a busy shift. Which
action best demonstrates accountability?
A. Delegating all patient care activities to unlicensed assistive
personnel
B. Documenting medications immediately after administration
C. Leaving the unit without notifying the charge nurse
D. Refusing to assist a coworker with patient care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability means accepting responsibility for nursing
actions and ensuring accurate, timely documentation.
, Documenting medications immediately after administration
promotes patient safety and legal accountability.
• Option A is incorrect because nurses remain responsible
for delegated care.
• Option C is incorrect because leaving the unit without
notification is unsafe and unprofessional.
• Option D is incorrect because teamwork is an important
component of professional nursing practice.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
Question 3
Which historical figure is most closely associated with
improving sanitation and reducing infection during the Crimean
War?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale improved sanitation, ventilation, nutrition,
