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 (MCQ)
A nursing student asks, “Which statement best describes
nursing as a profession?” Which response by the instructor is
most accurate?
A. Nursing primarily focuses on carrying out provider
prescriptions
B. Nursing integrates clinical judgment, caring, and evidence-
informed practice to promote health
C. Nursing is limited to hospital-based bedside care
D. Nursing functions independently without collaboration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is a profession centered on promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and supporting quality of
life through clinical judgment and patient-centered care.
• A: Nursing extends beyond carrying out prescriptions.
• C: Nursing occurs across many settings.
• D: Collaboration is fundamental to nursing practice.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1: Nursing
Today
Question 2 (SATA)
A student is reviewing characteristics of a profession. Which
,characteristics support nursing as a profession? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Specialized body of knowledge
B. Code of ethics
C. Standardized education
D. Independent licensing process
E. Random practice standards
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale:
Professional nursing includes specialized knowledge,
educational preparation, licensure, and ethical standards.
• E: Practice standards are established and regulated, not
random.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1: Nursing
Today
Question 3 (NGN – Case-Based)
A newly licensed nurse begins orientation and asks why
documentation standards are emphasized.
Which action demonstrates professional nursing
accountability?
A. Recording assessments at end of shift from memory
B. Documenting care promptly and objectively
, C. Waiting for another nurse to verify findings
D. Omitting minor patient concerns
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accurate, timely documentation supports communication,
safety, continuity of care, and legal accountability.
• A: Delayed documentation increases error risk.
• C: Nurses document their own findings.
• D: Relevant concerns should not be omitted.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1: Nursing
Today
Question 4 (MCQ)
Which historical influence contributed significantly to
development of modern nursing?
A. Expansion of diagnostic imaging
B. Work emphasizing sanitation and observation during patient
care
C. Development of robotic care systems
D. Growth of insurance systems
Correct Answer: B
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 (MCQ)
A nursing student asks, “Which statement best describes
nursing as a profession?” Which response by the instructor is
most accurate?
A. Nursing primarily focuses on carrying out provider
prescriptions
B. Nursing integrates clinical judgment, caring, and evidence-
informed practice to promote health
C. Nursing is limited to hospital-based bedside care
D. Nursing functions independently without collaboration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Nursing is a profession centered on promoting health,
preventing illness, restoring health, and supporting quality of
life through clinical judgment and patient-centered care.
• A: Nursing extends beyond carrying out prescriptions.
• C: Nursing occurs across many settings.
• D: Collaboration is fundamental to nursing practice.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1: Nursing
Today
Question 2 (SATA)
A student is reviewing characteristics of a profession. Which
,characteristics support nursing as a profession? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Specialized body of knowledge
B. Code of ethics
C. Standardized education
D. Independent licensing process
E. Random practice standards
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale:
Professional nursing includes specialized knowledge,
educational preparation, licensure, and ethical standards.
• E: Practice standards are established and regulated, not
random.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1: Nursing
Today
Question 3 (NGN – Case-Based)
A newly licensed nurse begins orientation and asks why
documentation standards are emphasized.
Which action demonstrates professional nursing
accountability?
A. Recording assessments at end of shift from memory
B. Documenting care promptly and objectively
, C. Waiting for another nurse to verify findings
D. Omitting minor patient concerns
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Accurate, timely documentation supports communication,
safety, continuity of care, and legal accountability.
• A: Delayed documentation increases error risk.
• C: Nurses document their own findings.
• D: Relevant concerns should not be omitted.
Source:
Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition – Chapter 1: Nursing
Today
Question 4 (MCQ)
Which historical influence contributed significantly to
development of modern nursing?
A. Expansion of diagnostic imaging
B. Work emphasizing sanitation and observation during patient
care
C. Development of robotic care systems
D. Growth of insurance systems
Correct Answer: B
