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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of
Person-Centered Care
Carol R. Taylor, Pamela B. Lynn, and Jennifer L. Bartlett
9th Edition
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,Table of Contents
Chapter 01. Introduction to Nursing 1
Chapter 02 Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice 11
Chapter 03 Health, Illness, and Disparities 21
Chapter 04 Health of the Individual, Family, and Community 31
Chapter 05 Cultural Diversity 41
Chapter 06 Values, Ethics, and Advocacy 51
Chapter 07 Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice 61
Chapter 08 Communication 72
Chapter 09 Teaching and Counseling 82
Chapter 10 Leading, Managing and Care Delegating 92
Chapter 11 The Health Care Delivery System 102
Chapter 12 Collaborative Practice and Care Coordination AcrossSettings 112
Chapter 13 Blended Competencies 122
Chapter 14 Assessing 132
Chapter 15 Diagnosing 141
Chapter 16 Outcome Identification and Planning 151
Chapter 17 Implementing 161
Chapter 18 Evaluating 171
Chapter 19 Documenting, Reporting, Conferring 181
Chapter 20 Informatics 191
Chapter 21 Developing Concepts 195
Chapter 22 Conception Through Young Adult 206
Chapter 23 The Aging Adult 215
Chapter 24 Asepsis and Infection Control 225
Chapter 25 Vital Signs 234
Chapter 26 Health Assessment 243
Chapter 27 Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness 252
Chapter 28 Complementary and Integrative Health 261
Chapter 29 Medications 270
Chapter 30 Perioperative Nursing 280
Chapter 31 Hygiene 289
Chapter 32 Skin Integrity and Wound Care 298
Chapter 33 Activity 308
Chapter 34 Rest and Sleep 317
Chapter 35 Comfort and Pain Management 326
Chapter 36 Nutrition 335
Chapter 37 Urinary Elimination 344
Chapter 38 Bowel Elimination 353
Chapter 39 Oxygenation and Perfusion 362
Chapter 40 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-BaseP
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Chapter 41 Self-Concept 380
,Chapter 42 Stress and Adaptation 390
Chapter 43 Loss, Grief, and Dying 399
Chapter 44 Sensory Functioning 408
Chapter 45 Sexuality 417
Chapter 46 Spirituality 426
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of oncology nursing, and a
master’s degree is considered to be an expert in her area of practice and works on an oncology unit in a
large teaching hospital. Based upon this description, which of the following career roles best describes
this nurse’s role, taking into account her qualifications and experience?
a. Clinical nurse specialist
b. Nurse entrepreneur
c. Nurse practitioner
d. Nurse educator
ANS: A
Feedback:
A clinical nurse specialist is a nurse with an advanced degree, education, or experience who is
considered to be an expert in a specialized area of nursing. The clinical nurse specialist carries out
direct patient care; consultation; teaching of patients, families, and staff; and research. A nurse
practitioner has an advanced degree and works in a variety of settings to deliver primary care. A nurse
educator usually has an advanced degree and teaches in the educational or clinical setting. A nurse
entrepreneur may manage a clinic or health-related business.
2. What guidelines do nurses follow to identify the patient’s health care needs and strengths, to establish
and carry out a plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to meet
established outcomes?
a. Nursing process
b. ANA Standards of Professional Performance
c. Evidence-based practice guideliW neWs W.TBSM.WS
d. Nurse Practice Acts
ANS: A
Feedback:
The nursing process is one of the major guidelines for nursing practice. Nurses implement their roles
through the nursing process. The nursing process is used by the nurse to identify the patient’s health
care needs and strengths, to establish and carry out a plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate
the effectiveness of the plan to meet established outcomes.
3. Which of the following organizations is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to
determine whether an action is within the scope of nursing practice?
a. American Nurses Association (ANA)
b. American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN)
c. National League for Nursing (NLN)
d. International Council of Nurses (ICN)
ANS: A
Feedback:
The ANA produces the 2003 Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, which defines the activities
specific and unique to nursing. The AACN addresses educational standards, while the NLN promotes
and fosters various aspects of nursing. The ICN provides a venue for national nursing organizations to
collaborate, but does not define standards and scope of practice.
4. Who is considered to be the founder of professional nursing?
a. Dorothea Dix
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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of
Person-Centered Care
Carol R. Taylor, Pamela B. Lynn, and Jennifer L. Bartlett
9th Edition
PlusBay.Plus
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01. Introduction to Nursing 1
Chapter 02 Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice 11
Chapter 03 Health, Illness, and Disparities 21
Chapter 04 Health of the Individual, Family, and Community 31
Chapter 05 Cultural Diversity 41
Chapter 06 Values, Ethics, and Advocacy 51
Chapter 07 Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice 61
Chapter 08 Communication 72
Chapter 09 Teaching and Counseling 82
Chapter 10 Leading, Managing and Care Delegating 92
Chapter 11 The Health Care Delivery System 102
Chapter 12 Collaborative Practice and Care Coordination AcrossSettings 112
Chapter 13 Blended Competencies 122
Chapter 14 Assessing 132
Chapter 15 Diagnosing 141
Chapter 16 Outcome Identification and Planning 151
Chapter 17 Implementing 161
Chapter 18 Evaluating 171
Chapter 19 Documenting, Reporting, Conferring 181
Chapter 20 Informatics 191
Chapter 21 Developing Concepts 195
Chapter 22 Conception Through Young Adult 206
Chapter 23 The Aging Adult 215
Chapter 24 Asepsis and Infection Control 225
Chapter 25 Vital Signs 234
Chapter 26 Health Assessment 243
Chapter 27 Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness 252
Chapter 28 Complementary and Integrative Health 261
Chapter 29 Medications 270
Chapter 30 Perioperative Nursing 280
Chapter 31 Hygiene 289
Chapter 32 Skin Integrity and Wound Care 298
Chapter 33 Activity 308
Chapter 34 Rest and Sleep 317
Chapter 35 Comfort and Pain Management 326
Chapter 36 Nutrition 335
Chapter 37 Urinary Elimination 344
Chapter 38 Bowel Elimination 353
Chapter 39 Oxygenation and Perfusion 362
Chapter 40 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-BaseP
Blau
lasnB
ceay.Plus 371
Chapter 41 Self-Concept 380
,Chapter 42 Stress and Adaptation 390
Chapter 43 Loss, Grief, and Dying 399
Chapter 44 Sensory Functioning 408
Chapter 45 Sexuality 417
Chapter 46 Spirituality 426
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, Test Bank - Fundamentals of Nursing, The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care, 9th Edition (Taylor, 2019)
Chapter 1. Introduction to Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of oncology nursing, and a
master’s degree is considered to be an expert in her area of practice and works on an oncology unit in a
large teaching hospital. Based upon this description, which of the following career roles best describes
this nurse’s role, taking into account her qualifications and experience?
a. Clinical nurse specialist
b. Nurse entrepreneur
c. Nurse practitioner
d. Nurse educator
ANS: A
Feedback:
A clinical nurse specialist is a nurse with an advanced degree, education, or experience who is
considered to be an expert in a specialized area of nursing. The clinical nurse specialist carries out
direct patient care; consultation; teaching of patients, families, and staff; and research. A nurse
practitioner has an advanced degree and works in a variety of settings to deliver primary care. A nurse
educator usually has an advanced degree and teaches in the educational or clinical setting. A nurse
entrepreneur may manage a clinic or health-related business.
2. What guidelines do nurses follow to identify the patient’s health care needs and strengths, to establish
and carry out a plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to meet
established outcomes?
a. Nursing process
b. ANA Standards of Professional Performance
c. Evidence-based practice guideliW neWs W.TBSM.WS
d. Nurse Practice Acts
ANS: A
Feedback:
The nursing process is one of the major guidelines for nursing practice. Nurses implement their roles
through the nursing process. The nursing process is used by the nurse to identify the patient’s health
care needs and strengths, to establish and carry out a plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate
the effectiveness of the plan to meet established outcomes.
3. Which of the following organizations is the best source of information when a nurse wishes to
determine whether an action is within the scope of nursing practice?
a. American Nurses Association (ANA)
b. American Association of Colleges in Nursing (AACN)
c. National League for Nursing (NLN)
d. International Council of Nurses (ICN)
ANS: A
Feedback:
The ANA produces the 2003 Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, which defines the activities
specific and unique to nursing. The AACN addresses educational standards, while the NLN promotes
and fosters various aspects of nursing. The ICN provides a venue for national nursing organizations to
collaborate, but does not define standards and scope of practice.
4. Who is considered to be the founder of professional nursing?
a. Dorothea Dix
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