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 best describes
nursing as a profession?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out medical
prescriptions
B. Nursing requires specialized education, ethical standards,
and service to society
C. Nursing practice is based mainly on task completion
D. Nursing does not require continuing education after
licensure
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is considered a profession because it requires
specialized knowledge, formal education, ethical standards,
accountability, and service to society. Option A is incorrect
because nursing includes independent and collaborative care,
not only following prescriptions. Option C is incorrect because
professional nursing emphasizes critical thinking and patient-
centered care rather than task completion alone. Option D is
incorrect because lifelong learning and continuing competence
are essential in nursing practice.
,Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
Question 2
A nursing instructor asks a student to identify a historical figure
who emphasized environmental cleanliness in patient care.
Which response by the student is correct?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Mary Breckinridge
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale emphasized sanitation, ventilation,
nutrition, and cleanliness to improve patient outcomes. Her
work during the Crimean War greatly influenced modern
nursing. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.
Dorothea Dix advocated for the mentally ill. Mary Breckinridge
established rural health nursing services.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
, Question 3
A newly licensed nurse is caring for four patients. Which action
demonstrates accountability?
A. Asking another nurse to document medications administered
B. Reporting a medication error immediately to the charge
nurse
C. Ignoring a patient complaint because the provider has
already been notified
D. Leaving the unit before giving shift report
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability means accepting responsibility for one’s actions
and ensuring patient safety. Reporting a medication error
promptly allows timely interventions and protects the patient.
Option A is incorrect because documentation should reflect the
nurse’s own actions. Option C ignores patient advocacy
responsibilities. Option D compromises continuity and safety of
care.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
Question 4
Which nursing action best reflects patient-centered care?
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 best describes
nursing as a profession?
A. Nursing focuses primarily on carrying out medical
prescriptions
B. Nursing requires specialized education, ethical standards,
and service to society
C. Nursing practice is based mainly on task completion
D. Nursing does not require continuing education after
licensure
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is considered a profession because it requires
specialized knowledge, formal education, ethical standards,
accountability, and service to society. Option A is incorrect
because nursing includes independent and collaborative care,
not only following prescriptions. Option C is incorrect because
professional nursing emphasizes critical thinking and patient-
centered care rather than task completion alone. Option D is
incorrect because lifelong learning and continuing competence
are essential in nursing practice.
,Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
Question 2
A nursing instructor asks a student to identify a historical figure
who emphasized environmental cleanliness in patient care.
Which response by the student is correct?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Mary Breckinridge
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Florence Nightingale emphasized sanitation, ventilation,
nutrition, and cleanliness to improve patient outcomes. Her
work during the Crimean War greatly influenced modern
nursing. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.
Dorothea Dix advocated for the mentally ill. Mary Breckinridge
established rural health nursing services.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
, Question 3
A newly licensed nurse is caring for four patients. Which action
demonstrates accountability?
A. Asking another nurse to document medications administered
B. Reporting a medication error immediately to the charge
nurse
C. Ignoring a patient complaint because the provider has
already been notified
D. Leaving the unit before giving shift report
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accountability means accepting responsibility for one’s actions
and ensuring patient safety. Reporting a medication error
promptly allows timely interventions and protects the patient.
Option A is incorrect because documentation should reflect the
nurse’s own actions. Option C ignores patient advocacy
responsibilities. Option D compromises continuity and safety of
care.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter: Nursing
Today
Question 4
Which nursing action best reflects patient-centered care?
