FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (3RD EDITION)
COMPLETE TEST BANK | YOOST & CRAWFORD |
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | LATEST
EXAM PREP GUIDE 2026
• This question practice set covers all major chapters of Fundamentals of Nursing
by Yoost & Crawford (3rd Ed.), designed to sharpen your understanding of core
nursing concepts from professional practice to end-of-life care.
• Use this material by attempting each question independently before checking the
correct answer and EXPERT RATIONALE — this active recall method maximizes
retention and prepares you for your actual exam.
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING — YOOST & CRAWFORD (3RD EDITION)
COMPLETE PRACTICE EXAM | QUESTIONS
UNIT 1: NURSING BASICS
CHAPTER 1 — NURSING, THEORY & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Question 1. Which of the following best defines nursing as described in the
Yoost & Crawford framework of professional practice?
A. The administration of medications and treatments ordered by a physician
B. A technical profession focused on carrying out medical orders efficiently
C. The protection, promotion, and optimization of health through the diagnosis and
treatment of human responses
D. A support role that assists physicians in delivering medical care to patients
E. The collection and documentation of patient data for medical records
Correct Answer: C. The protection, promotion, and optimization of health
through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
,EXPERT RATIONALE: This definition, consistent with the American Nurses
Association (ANA), reflects the broad and autonomous scope of nursing practice.
Nursing is not limited to executing medical orders but includes independent
assessment, diagnosis of human responses, and health promotion.
Question 2. Florence Nightingale's primary contribution to the nursing
profession was:
A. Developing the nursing process as a systematic problem-solving framework
B. Establishing the first nursing school based on environmental theories of health
C. Introducing the concept of evidence-based practice into nursing curricula
D. Creating the first standardized nursing documentation system
E. Advocating for the legal licensure of nurses across the United States
Correct Answer: B. Establishing the first nursing school based on
environmental theories of health
EXPERT RATIONALE: Florence Nightingale founded the Nightingale Training School
at St. Thomas' Hospital in London and developed an environmental theory of
nursing, emphasizing clean air, water, sanitation, and light as essential to patient
recovery.
Question 3. A nurse who practices within the scope defined by the State
Nurse Practice Act is demonstrating:
A. Ethical obligation
B. Moral distress avoidance
C. Legal accountability
D. Clinical competence
E. Professional advocacy
Correct Answer: C. Legal accountability
,EXPERT RATIONALE: The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) is a state law that defines the
legal scope of nursing practice. Practicing within this scope reflects legal
accountability and protects both the nurse and the patient from harm.
Question 4. Which nursing theorist developed the Theory of Human Caring,
emphasizing the nurse-patient relationship?
A. Dorothea Orem
B. Martha Rogers
C. Jean Watson
D. Virginia Henderson
E. Betty Neuman
Correct Answer: C. Jean Watson
EXPERT RATIONALE: Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring focuses on the
transpersonal caring relationship between nurse and patient, highlighting the
importance of compassion, dignity, and holistic care.
Question 5. The primary purpose of the American Nurses Association (ANA)
Standards of Practice is to:
A. Define the qualifications required for nursing licensure
B. Provide a framework for safe, competent, and ethical nursing care
C. Regulate the number of patients assigned to each nurse
D. Establish salary benchmarks for nurses across all settings
E. Guide nurses in selecting appropriate nursing theories
Correct Answer: B. Provide a framework for safe, competent, and ethical
nursing care
, EXPERT RATIONALE: The ANA Standards of Practice outline the expectations for
professional nursing performance and competent care delivery, serving as a
benchmark for evaluating nursing practice across all settings.
Question 6. A nurse who holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
has completed:
A. A two-year community college program
B. A hospital-based diploma program
C. A four-year university-based nursing education
D. A graduate-level nursing program
E. An online certification course
Correct Answer: C. A four-year university-based nursing education
EXPERT RATIONALE: The BSN is a four-year university degree that includes both
liberal arts and nursing science coursework, preparing nurses for a broader scope
of practice including leadership, research, and community health.
Question 7. Which of the following best describes the role of a nurse as a
patient advocate?
A. Making medical decisions on behalf of the patient
B. Ensuring patients follow all physician instructions
C. Speaking up for and protecting the rights and interests of the patient
D. Reporting all patient complaints to hospital administration
E. Providing emotional support to the patient's family only
Correct Answer: C. Speaking up for and protecting the rights and interests
of the patient
COMPLETE TEST BANK | YOOST & CRAWFORD |
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | LATEST
EXAM PREP GUIDE 2026
• This question practice set covers all major chapters of Fundamentals of Nursing
by Yoost & Crawford (3rd Ed.), designed to sharpen your understanding of core
nursing concepts from professional practice to end-of-life care.
• Use this material by attempting each question independently before checking the
correct answer and EXPERT RATIONALE — this active recall method maximizes
retention and prepares you for your actual exam.
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING — YOOST & CRAWFORD (3RD EDITION)
COMPLETE PRACTICE EXAM | QUESTIONS
UNIT 1: NURSING BASICS
CHAPTER 1 — NURSING, THEORY & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Question 1. Which of the following best defines nursing as described in the
Yoost & Crawford framework of professional practice?
A. The administration of medications and treatments ordered by a physician
B. A technical profession focused on carrying out medical orders efficiently
C. The protection, promotion, and optimization of health through the diagnosis and
treatment of human responses
D. A support role that assists physicians in delivering medical care to patients
E. The collection and documentation of patient data for medical records
Correct Answer: C. The protection, promotion, and optimization of health
through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
,EXPERT RATIONALE: This definition, consistent with the American Nurses
Association (ANA), reflects the broad and autonomous scope of nursing practice.
Nursing is not limited to executing medical orders but includes independent
assessment, diagnosis of human responses, and health promotion.
Question 2. Florence Nightingale's primary contribution to the nursing
profession was:
A. Developing the nursing process as a systematic problem-solving framework
B. Establishing the first nursing school based on environmental theories of health
C. Introducing the concept of evidence-based practice into nursing curricula
D. Creating the first standardized nursing documentation system
E. Advocating for the legal licensure of nurses across the United States
Correct Answer: B. Establishing the first nursing school based on
environmental theories of health
EXPERT RATIONALE: Florence Nightingale founded the Nightingale Training School
at St. Thomas' Hospital in London and developed an environmental theory of
nursing, emphasizing clean air, water, sanitation, and light as essential to patient
recovery.
Question 3. A nurse who practices within the scope defined by the State
Nurse Practice Act is demonstrating:
A. Ethical obligation
B. Moral distress avoidance
C. Legal accountability
D. Clinical competence
E. Professional advocacy
Correct Answer: C. Legal accountability
,EXPERT RATIONALE: The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) is a state law that defines the
legal scope of nursing practice. Practicing within this scope reflects legal
accountability and protects both the nurse and the patient from harm.
Question 4. Which nursing theorist developed the Theory of Human Caring,
emphasizing the nurse-patient relationship?
A. Dorothea Orem
B. Martha Rogers
C. Jean Watson
D. Virginia Henderson
E. Betty Neuman
Correct Answer: C. Jean Watson
EXPERT RATIONALE: Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring focuses on the
transpersonal caring relationship between nurse and patient, highlighting the
importance of compassion, dignity, and holistic care.
Question 5. The primary purpose of the American Nurses Association (ANA)
Standards of Practice is to:
A. Define the qualifications required for nursing licensure
B. Provide a framework for safe, competent, and ethical nursing care
C. Regulate the number of patients assigned to each nurse
D. Establish salary benchmarks for nurses across all settings
E. Guide nurses in selecting appropriate nursing theories
Correct Answer: B. Provide a framework for safe, competent, and ethical
nursing care
, EXPERT RATIONALE: The ANA Standards of Practice outline the expectations for
professional nursing performance and competent care delivery, serving as a
benchmark for evaluating nursing practice across all settings.
Question 6. A nurse who holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
has completed:
A. A two-year community college program
B. A hospital-based diploma program
C. A four-year university-based nursing education
D. A graduate-level nursing program
E. An online certification course
Correct Answer: C. A four-year university-based nursing education
EXPERT RATIONALE: The BSN is a four-year university degree that includes both
liberal arts and nursing science coursework, preparing nurses for a broader scope
of practice including leadership, research, and community health.
Question 7. Which of the following best describes the role of a nurse as a
patient advocate?
A. Making medical decisions on behalf of the patient
B. Ensuring patients follow all physician instructions
C. Speaking up for and protecting the rights and interests of the patient
D. Reporting all patient complaints to hospital administration
E. Providing emotional support to the patient's family only
Correct Answer: C. Speaking up for and protecting the rights and interests
of the patient
