Test Bank For Fundamentals of Nursing 11th Edition Potter
Perry Chapter 1-50 |9780323810340| All Chapters with
Answers and Rationals .
what is nursing? - ANSWER: Nursing is an art and a science. As an art, nursing involves learning to
deliver care with compassion, caring, and respect for each patient's dignity and individuality
Nursing practice is based on? - ANSWER: a body of knowledge and evidence-based practices that are
continually changing with new discoveries and innovations.
what are nurses responsible for? - ANSWER: a body of knowledge and evidence-based practices that
are continually changing with new discoveries and innovations.
as a student, what is important to understand? - ANSWER: As a student it is important for you to
understand the scope of professional nursing practice and how nursing influences the lives of your
patients, their families, and their communities.
what does health care advocacy group recognize? - ANSWER: Health care advocacy groups recognize
the importance of the role high-quality professional nursing plays in a nation's health care.
why is nursing both an art and a science? - ANSWER: Because nursing is both an art and a science,
nursing practice requires a blend of current knowledge and practice standards with an insightful and
compassionate approach to your patients' health care needs. Your care must reflect the needs and
values of society and professional standards of care and performance, meet the needs of each
patient, and integrate evidence-based findings to provide the highest level of care.
When caring for a patient with a pressure injury, what do you use? - ANSWER: evidence-based
practice guidelines from professional organizations, such as the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence
Nurses Society (WOCN) to individualize wound care interventions.
does clinical expertise take time and commitment? - ANSWER: yes
Novice - ANSWER: Beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there is no
previous level of experience (e.g., an experienced operating room nurse chooses to now practice in
home health). The learner learns via a specific set of rules or procedures, which are usually stepwise
and linear.
Advanced Beginner - ANSWER: A nurse who has had some level of experience with the situation. This
experience may be only observational in nature, but the nurse is able to identify meaningful aspects
or principles of nursing care.
Competent - ANSWER: A nurse who has been in the same clinical position for 2 to 3 years. This nurse
understands the organization and specific care required by the type of patients (e.g., surgical,
oncology, or orthopedic patients). This nurse is a competent practitioner who is able to anticipate
nursing care and establish long-range goals. In this phase the nurse has usually had experience with all
types of psychomotor skills required by this specific group of patients.
Proficient - ANSWER: A nurse with more than 2 to 3 years of experience in the same clinical position.
This nurse perceives a patient's clinical situation as a whole, is able to assess an entire situation, and
can readily transfer knowledge gained from multiple previous experiences to a situation. This nurse
focuses on managing care as opposed to managing and performing skills.
Expert - ANSWER: A nurse with diverse experience who has an intuitive grasp of an existing or
potential clinical problem. This nurse is able to zero in on the problem and focus on multiple
, dimensions of the situation. This nurse is skilled at identifying both patient-centered problems and
problems related to the health care system or perhaps the needs of the novice nurse.
how does critical thinking apply and how does it help? - ANSWER: Critical thinking applied with clinical
judgment helps you acquire and interpret scientific knowledge, integrate knowledge from clinical
experiences, and become a lifelong learner
Integrate incorporating from? - ANSWER: knowledge from the basic sciences and nursing, applying
knowledge from past and present experiences, considering environmental factors, applying critical
thinking attitudes, and implementing intellectual and professional standards. When you provide well-
thought-out care with compassion and caring, you provide each patient the best of the science and
art of nursing care
when giving care, what is essential? - ANSWER: it is essential to provide a specified service according
to standards of practice and to follow a code of ethics
what does professional practice includes? - ANSWER: knowledge from social and behavioral sciences,
biological and physiological sciences, and nursing theories
what does nursing practice incorporate? - ANSWER: incorporates ethical and social values,
professional autonomy, and a sense of commitment and community
ICN - ANSWER: International Council of Nurses
ANA - ANSWER: American Nurses Association
WHAT DOES NURSING INCLUDES? - ANSWER: Nursing includes the promotion of health; prevention of
illness; and the care of ill, disabled, and dying people.
WHAT DOES ANA (American Nurses Association) do? - ANSWER: develops, revises, and maintains the
scope of practice statement and standards that apply to the practice of all professional nurses
What does the scope of practice guide nurse for what? - ANSWER: to make significant and visible
contributions that improve the health and well-being of all individuals, communities, and populations
Assessment: - ANSWER: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the
healthcare consumer's health or the situation.
Diagnosis - ANSWER: The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual or
potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.
Outcomes Identification - ANSWER: The registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan
individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.
Planning - ANSWER: the registered nurse develops a plan encompassing strategies to achieve
expected outcomes
. Implementation: - ANSWER: The registered nurse implements the identified plan.
5a. Coordination of Care: - ANSWER: The registered nurse coordinates care delivery.
5b. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: - ANSWER: The registered nurse employs strategies to
teach and promote health and wellness.
Evaluation - ANSWER: The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and
outcomes.
Perry Chapter 1-50 |9780323810340| All Chapters with
Answers and Rationals .
what is nursing? - ANSWER: Nursing is an art and a science. As an art, nursing involves learning to
deliver care with compassion, caring, and respect for each patient's dignity and individuality
Nursing practice is based on? - ANSWER: a body of knowledge and evidence-based practices that are
continually changing with new discoveries and innovations.
what are nurses responsible for? - ANSWER: a body of knowledge and evidence-based practices that
are continually changing with new discoveries and innovations.
as a student, what is important to understand? - ANSWER: As a student it is important for you to
understand the scope of professional nursing practice and how nursing influences the lives of your
patients, their families, and their communities.
what does health care advocacy group recognize? - ANSWER: Health care advocacy groups recognize
the importance of the role high-quality professional nursing plays in a nation's health care.
why is nursing both an art and a science? - ANSWER: Because nursing is both an art and a science,
nursing practice requires a blend of current knowledge and practice standards with an insightful and
compassionate approach to your patients' health care needs. Your care must reflect the needs and
values of society and professional standards of care and performance, meet the needs of each
patient, and integrate evidence-based findings to provide the highest level of care.
When caring for a patient with a pressure injury, what do you use? - ANSWER: evidence-based
practice guidelines from professional organizations, such as the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence
Nurses Society (WOCN) to individualize wound care interventions.
does clinical expertise take time and commitment? - ANSWER: yes
Novice - ANSWER: Beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there is no
previous level of experience (e.g., an experienced operating room nurse chooses to now practice in
home health). The learner learns via a specific set of rules or procedures, which are usually stepwise
and linear.
Advanced Beginner - ANSWER: A nurse who has had some level of experience with the situation. This
experience may be only observational in nature, but the nurse is able to identify meaningful aspects
or principles of nursing care.
Competent - ANSWER: A nurse who has been in the same clinical position for 2 to 3 years. This nurse
understands the organization and specific care required by the type of patients (e.g., surgical,
oncology, or orthopedic patients). This nurse is a competent practitioner who is able to anticipate
nursing care and establish long-range goals. In this phase the nurse has usually had experience with all
types of psychomotor skills required by this specific group of patients.
Proficient - ANSWER: A nurse with more than 2 to 3 years of experience in the same clinical position.
This nurse perceives a patient's clinical situation as a whole, is able to assess an entire situation, and
can readily transfer knowledge gained from multiple previous experiences to a situation. This nurse
focuses on managing care as opposed to managing and performing skills.
Expert - ANSWER: A nurse with diverse experience who has an intuitive grasp of an existing or
potential clinical problem. This nurse is able to zero in on the problem and focus on multiple
, dimensions of the situation. This nurse is skilled at identifying both patient-centered problems and
problems related to the health care system or perhaps the needs of the novice nurse.
how does critical thinking apply and how does it help? - ANSWER: Critical thinking applied with clinical
judgment helps you acquire and interpret scientific knowledge, integrate knowledge from clinical
experiences, and become a lifelong learner
Integrate incorporating from? - ANSWER: knowledge from the basic sciences and nursing, applying
knowledge from past and present experiences, considering environmental factors, applying critical
thinking attitudes, and implementing intellectual and professional standards. When you provide well-
thought-out care with compassion and caring, you provide each patient the best of the science and
art of nursing care
when giving care, what is essential? - ANSWER: it is essential to provide a specified service according
to standards of practice and to follow a code of ethics
what does professional practice includes? - ANSWER: knowledge from social and behavioral sciences,
biological and physiological sciences, and nursing theories
what does nursing practice incorporate? - ANSWER: incorporates ethical and social values,
professional autonomy, and a sense of commitment and community
ICN - ANSWER: International Council of Nurses
ANA - ANSWER: American Nurses Association
WHAT DOES NURSING INCLUDES? - ANSWER: Nursing includes the promotion of health; prevention of
illness; and the care of ill, disabled, and dying people.
WHAT DOES ANA (American Nurses Association) do? - ANSWER: develops, revises, and maintains the
scope of practice statement and standards that apply to the practice of all professional nurses
What does the scope of practice guide nurse for what? - ANSWER: to make significant and visible
contributions that improve the health and well-being of all individuals, communities, and populations
Assessment: - ANSWER: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the
healthcare consumer's health or the situation.
Diagnosis - ANSWER: The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual or
potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.
Outcomes Identification - ANSWER: The registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan
individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.
Planning - ANSWER: the registered nurse develops a plan encompassing strategies to achieve
expected outcomes
. Implementation: - ANSWER: The registered nurse implements the identified plan.
5a. Coordination of Care: - ANSWER: The registered nurse coordinates care delivery.
5b. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: - ANSWER: The registered nurse employs strategies to
teach and promote health and wellness.
Evaluation - ANSWER: The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and
outcomes.
