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Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts 13th Edition
Loretta A Donnelly-Moreno




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,Test Bank – Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations

Timby’s Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts, 13th Edition

Multiple-Choice Questions (25 Questions)

1. Which historical figure is known as the founder of modern nursing?

 A) Clara Barton
 B) Dorothea Dix
 C) Florence Nightingale ✅
 D) Lillian Wald

✔ Rationale: Florence Nightingale significantly improved sanitary conditions and established formal nursing
education.

2. The primary goal of nursing is to:

 A) Assist physicians with procedures
 B) Provide holistic patient-centered care ✅
 C) Administer medications
 D) Focus solely on disease treatment

✔ Rationale: Nursing focuses on health promotion, illness prevention, and restoring health through holistic
care.

3. What major contribution did Florence Nightingale make to nursing education?

 A) Establishing the first hospital-based nursing school ✅
 B) Introducing the use of antiseptics
 C) Creating the first nursing uniform
 D) Training nurses solely in hospital settings

✔ Rationale: Nightingale established a formal training program, improving nursing education and professional
standards.

4. Which nursing organization develops the NCLEX-RN licensing exam?

 A) American Nurses Association (ANA)
 B) National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) ✅
 C) National League for Nursing (NLN)
 D) American Medical Association (AMA)

✔ Rationale: The NCSBN oversees the licensing exam for registered nurses to ensure competency.

5. What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act in each state?

 A) To regulate nursing salaries
 B) To define the legal scope of nursing practice ✅
 C) To manage hospital policies
 D) To provide nurse employment benefits

,✔ Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act establishes guidelines for safe and legal nursing practice.

6. Which nursing theorist developed the Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory?

 A) Jean Watson
 B) Dorothea Orem ✅
 C) Hildegard Peplau
 D) Madeleine Leininger

✔ Rationale: Orem’s theory emphasizes the nurse’s role in assisting individuals with self-care needs.

7. Which of the following best defines evidence-based nursing practice?

 A) Relying on physician orders
 B) Using research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences ✅
 C) Following hospital traditions
 D) Conducting independent medical diagnoses

✔ Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates scientific research, clinical expertise, and patient values to
improve care.

8. The primary role of the American Nurses Association (ANA) is to:

 A) Develop hospital policies
 B) Represent and advocate for nurses ✅
 C) Set hospital staffing guidelines
 D) Regulate medical practice

✔ Rationale: The ANA supports nurses through advocacy, research, and policy development.

9. Which statement about practical nursing education is correct?

 A) Practical nurses require a four-year degree
 B) Practical nurses provide direct patient care under RN supervision ✅
 C) Practical nurses can diagnose and prescribe treatment
 D) Practical nurses work independently without supervision

✔ Rationale: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) work under RNs and focus on basic patient care.

10. What is the primary goal of accreditation for nursing schools?

 A) To determine faculty salaries
 B) To standardize nursing education and ensure quality ✅
 C) To increase enrollment numbers
 D) To regulate student performance

✔ Rationale: Accreditation ensures nursing programs meet educational standards for quality training.

11. Which nurse is known for founding the American Red Cross?

 A) Clara Barton ✅

,  B) Florence Nightingale
 C) Dorothea Dix
 D) Mary Breckinridge

✔ Rationale: Clara Barton established the American Red Cross and provided critical wartime nursing care.

12. What is the primary goal of continuing education for nurses?

 A) To increase salary potential
 B) To maintain competency and improve patient care ✅
 C) To transition into medical practice
 D) To reduce hospital training costs

✔ Rationale: Continuing education ensures nurses stay updated on current practices and enhance their skills.

13. The role of the National League for Nursing (NLN) is to:

 A) Advocate for nurse salaries
 B) Support and accredit nursing education programs ✅
 C) Regulate state licensure
 D) Provide direct patient care

✔ Rationale: The NLN focuses on advancing nursing education and improving professional development.

14. Which degree is the minimum requirement for becoming a registered nurse (RN)?

 A) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
 B) Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) ✅
 C) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
 D) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

✔ Rationale: An ADN or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required to become an RN.

15. Who is considered a pioneer in public health nursing?

 A) Lillian Wald ✅
 B) Clara Barton
 C) Florence Nightingale
 D) Mary Mahoney

✔ Rationale: Lillian Wald founded the Henry Street Settlement and focused on community health nursing.

16. Which component is NOT included in the definition of nursing?

 A) Promotion of health
 B) Treatment of disease
 C) Prescribing medications ✅
 D) Prevention of illness

✔ Rationale: Nurses do not prescribe medications; this is within the scope of practice of physicians and nurse
practitioners.