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Craven & Hirnle's Fundamentals Of Nursing: Concepts And
Competencies For Practice 10th Edition, (2025 Update)
By Christine Henshaw & Renee Rassilyer-Bomers
All Chapters 1-43| 7 Units| Latest Version| Detailed Answers| Rated A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.Stuvia
,UNIT 1: PROFESSIONAL CONCEPTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4
Chapter 01. The Profession Of Nursing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Chapter 02. The Nurse's Role In Healthcare Quality And Patient Safety ------------------------------------ 19
Chapter 03. Values, Ethics, And Legal Issues ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 31
Chapter 04. Nursing Research And Evidence-Based Care ------------------------------------------------------- 59
UNIT 2: THE NURSING PROCESS AND THE CLINICAL JUDGMENT MEASUREMENT MODEL ----- 91
Chapter 05. Introduction To The Nursing Process, Critical Thinking, And Clinical Judgment----------- 91
Chapter 06. Assessment: Recognizing Cues ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 123
Chapter 07. Diagnosis/Analysis: Analyzing Cues And Prioritizing Hypotheses --------------------------- 156
Chapter 08. Planning: Generating Solutions ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 176
Chapter 09. Implementation And Evaluation: Taking Action And Evaluating Outcomes ------------- 197
Chapter 10. Healthcare Team Communication: Documenting And Reporting --------------------------- 217
UNIT 3: HEALTHCARE DELIVERY CONCEPTS --------------------------------------------------------------- 246
Chapter 11. Health, Wellness, And Integrative Healthcare --------------------------------------------------- 246
Chapter 12. Healthcare In The Community And Home--------------------------------------------------------- 275
Chapter 13. Culture And Diversity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 311
Chapter 14. Communication In The Nurse-Patient Relationship -------------------------------------------- 339
Chapter 15. Patient Education And Health Promotion --------------------------------------------------------- 371
Chapter 16. Caring For The Older Adult ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 395
UNIT 4: CLINICAL CARE COMPETENCIES -------------------------------------------------------------------- 420
Chapter 17. Safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 420
Chapter 18. Health Assessment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 450
Chapter 19. Vital Signs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 477
Chapter 20. Asepsis------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 497
Chapter 21. Medication Administration --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 519
Chapter 22. Intravenous Therapy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 543
Chapter 23. Perioperative Nursing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 563
UNIT 5: CONCEPTS INVOLVING PROTECTION AND MOVEMENT ------------------------------------- 596
Chapter 24. Hygiene And Self-Care ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 596
Chapter 25. Mobility ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 633
Chapter 26. Skin Integrity And Wound Healing ------------------------------------------------------------------ 663
Chapter 27. Infection Prevention And Management ----------------------------------------------------------- 686
Chapter 28. Pain Management --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 706
, Chapter 29. Sensory Perception-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 730
UNIT 6: CONCEPTS INVOLVING HOMEOSTASIS AND REGULATION --------------------------------- 764
Chapter 30. Respiratory Function------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 764
Chapter 31. Cardiac Function ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 792
Chapter 32. Fluids, Electrolytes, And Acid–Base Balance ------------------------------------------------------ 824
Chapter 33. Nutrition --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 850
Chapter 34. Urinary Elimination ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 878
Chapter 35. Bowel Elimination --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 909
Chapter 36. Sleep -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 936
UNIT 7: PSYCHOSOCIAL CONCEPTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 966
Chapter 37- Self-Concept ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 966
Chapter 38. Families And Their Relationships -------------------------------------------------------------------- 997
Chapter 39. Cognitive Processes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1031
Chapter 40. Sexuality -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1059
Chapter 41. Stress, Coping, And Adaptation --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1087
Chapter 42. Loss And Grieving --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1115
Chapter 43. Spiritual Health ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1147
,UNIT 1: PROFESSIONAL CONCEPTS
Chapter 01. The Profession Of Nursing
Christine Henshaw: Craven & Hirnle's Fundamentals Of Nursing: Concepts And Competencies For Practice 10th Edition, Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What Is The Major Difference Between Nursing Students Today And Nursing
Students 50 Years Ago?
A) Todays Students Are Less Caring.
B) Todays Students Are More Intelligent.
C) Todays Students Reflect A More Diverse Population.
D) Todays Students Are Less Likely To Be Competent Nurses.
ANS: C
Feedback: Nursing Students 50 Years Ago Were Mostly Women And Entered Nursing
School Immediately After Graduating From High School. Many Of Todays Nursing
Students Have Pursued Other Career Paths Prior To Nursing, Are Of Various Ethnic
Backgrounds, And Have Jobs And Families To Consider While Attending Nursing
School. In Addition, Many More Men Have Entered The Field Of Nursing Over The Last
50 Years.
A) There Is No Evidence That Today’s Students Are Less Caring; Caring Is A Core
Nursing Value That Persists Across Generations.
B) Intelligence Is Not The Major Distinguishing Factor; Changes Relate More To
Diversity And Background.
D) There Is No Data Supporting That Modern Students Are Less Competent; In Fact,
Educational Standards Have Increased.
2. The Nurse Is Caring For A Diabetic Patient Who Expresses The Desire To Learn More
About A Diabetic Diet In An Attempt To Gain Better Control Of His Blood Sugar. The
Nurse’s Actions Will Be Based On Which Non-Nursing Theory?
A) Change Theory
B) Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Human Needs
C) Neuman’s Systems Model
D) Watson’s Theory Of Caring
ANS: A
Feedback: The Patient Has Identified A Need For Change, Which Will Guide The
Nurse’s Actions. Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Human Needs Helps Nurses Prioritize Actions.
Neuman And Watson Are Nursing Theorists.
B) Maslow’s Theory Focuses On Prioritizing Needs, Not Guiding Behavior Change.
,C) Neuman’s Systems Model Is A Nursing Theory Addressing Stressors And System
Stability, Not Change Processes.
D) Watson’s Theory Emphasizes Caring And The Nurse–Patient Relationship, Not
Behavioral Change Strategies.
3. The Quality And Safety Education For Nurses Initiative (QSEN) Has Identified Which
Key Competencies For Nurses? (Select All That Apply.)
A) Patient-Centered Care
B) Teamwork And Collaboration
C) Evidence-Based Practice
D) Quality Improvement
E) Correct Documentation
ANS: A, B, C, D
Feedback: The QSEN Has Identified Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork And
Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, And Quality Improvement As A Means For
Nurses To Improve The Quality And Safety Of Patient Care Wherever They Work.
Additional Key Competencies Identified Are Safety And Informatics.
E) Correct Documentation Is Important But Is Not Listed As One Of The Core QSEN
Competencies.
4. The Nurse Is Caring For A Patient Who Is On A Ventilator. The Nurse Is Bathing The
Patient And Talking To Them As She Is Carrying Out Care, As Well As Telling The
Patient What Is Going To Happen Next. The Nurse Speaks To The Patient In A Soothing
Manner. The Nurse Is Acting In Which Role? (Select All That Apply)
A) Caregiver
B) Decision-Maker
C) Communicator
D) Educator
E) Patient Advocate
ANS: A, C, D
Feedback: The Nurse Is Fulfilling The Role Of Caregiver By Providing The Care And
Speaking To The Patient In A Soothing Manner. The Nurse Is Also Acting As A
Communicator Talking To The Patient Even If The Patient Can’t Respond. The Nurse Is
Also Acting As An Educator By Informing The Patient Of The Care That Will Be
Performed. The Nurse Is Not Assisting In Making Any Decisions Or Speaking On Behalf
Of The Patient.
B) No Decisions Are Being Made That Require Critical Reasoning Or Planning With
Others.
E) The Nurse Is Not Currently Intervening On The Patient’s Behalf Or Advocating For
Their Needs.
, 5. The Nurse Offers A Patient Two Possible Times To Ambulate As The Physician Has
Ordered. The Nurse Is Acting In Which Nursing Role?
A) Communicator
B) Patient Advocate
C) Manager And Coordinator
D) Caregiver
ANS: C
Feedback: While The Nurse Is Acting In Many Roles, The Nurse Is Managing And
Coordinating The Care For The Patient By Giving Choices On When Care Will Be
Implemented.
A) While Communication Is Happening, The Primary Function Here Is Managing Care
Options.
B) The Nurse Is Not Advocating For The Patient Or Defending Patient Rights In This
Scenario.
D) Although Ambulation Is Part Of Care, The Focus Here Is Scheduling And
Coordinating The Task.
6. The Nurse Is Performing An Extensive Dressing Change On A Burn Patient. The
Nurse Explains Each Step As It Is Being Performed. The Nurse Is Acting In Which Role
By Providing Explanation Of Each Step?
A) Caregiver
B) Patient Advocate
C) Decision-Maker
D) Educator
ANS: D
Feedback: The Nurse Is Acting In The Role Of Educator By Explaining Each Step. The
Act Of Changing The Dressing And Providing Support Is The Caregiver Role.
A) Performing The Dressing Change Is Part Of The Caregiver Role, But Explaining
Steps Aligns Specifically With Teaching, Not Caregiving.
B) The Nurse Is Not Advocating For The Patient's Rights Or Needs In This Situation.
C) The Nurse Is Not Making Clinical Decisions At This Moment, Only Explaining The
Procedure.
7. What Type Of Nursing Program Would Allow A Student With A 4-Year Degree In
Psychology To Enter And Complete A Baccalaureate Degree In Nursing, Take The
NCLEX Examination, And Transition Into A Master's In Nursing Program?
A) Baccalaureate Program
Craven & Hirnle's Fundamentals Of Nursing: Concepts And
Competencies For Practice 10th Edition, (2025 Update)
By Christine Henshaw & Renee Rassilyer-Bomers
All Chapters 1-43| 7 Units| Latest Version| Detailed Answers| Rated A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.Stuvia
,UNIT 1: PROFESSIONAL CONCEPTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4
Chapter 01. The Profession Of Nursing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Chapter 02. The Nurse's Role In Healthcare Quality And Patient Safety ------------------------------------ 19
Chapter 03. Values, Ethics, And Legal Issues ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 31
Chapter 04. Nursing Research And Evidence-Based Care ------------------------------------------------------- 59
UNIT 2: THE NURSING PROCESS AND THE CLINICAL JUDGMENT MEASUREMENT MODEL ----- 91
Chapter 05. Introduction To The Nursing Process, Critical Thinking, And Clinical Judgment----------- 91
Chapter 06. Assessment: Recognizing Cues ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 123
Chapter 07. Diagnosis/Analysis: Analyzing Cues And Prioritizing Hypotheses --------------------------- 156
Chapter 08. Planning: Generating Solutions ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 176
Chapter 09. Implementation And Evaluation: Taking Action And Evaluating Outcomes ------------- 197
Chapter 10. Healthcare Team Communication: Documenting And Reporting --------------------------- 217
UNIT 3: HEALTHCARE DELIVERY CONCEPTS --------------------------------------------------------------- 246
Chapter 11. Health, Wellness, And Integrative Healthcare --------------------------------------------------- 246
Chapter 12. Healthcare In The Community And Home--------------------------------------------------------- 275
Chapter 13. Culture And Diversity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 311
Chapter 14. Communication In The Nurse-Patient Relationship -------------------------------------------- 339
Chapter 15. Patient Education And Health Promotion --------------------------------------------------------- 371
Chapter 16. Caring For The Older Adult ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 395
UNIT 4: CLINICAL CARE COMPETENCIES -------------------------------------------------------------------- 420
Chapter 17. Safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 420
Chapter 18. Health Assessment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 450
Chapter 19. Vital Signs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 477
Chapter 20. Asepsis------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 497
Chapter 21. Medication Administration --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 519
Chapter 22. Intravenous Therapy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 543
Chapter 23. Perioperative Nursing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 563
UNIT 5: CONCEPTS INVOLVING PROTECTION AND MOVEMENT ------------------------------------- 596
Chapter 24. Hygiene And Self-Care ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 596
Chapter 25. Mobility ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 633
Chapter 26. Skin Integrity And Wound Healing ------------------------------------------------------------------ 663
Chapter 27. Infection Prevention And Management ----------------------------------------------------------- 686
Chapter 28. Pain Management --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 706
, Chapter 29. Sensory Perception-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 730
UNIT 6: CONCEPTS INVOLVING HOMEOSTASIS AND REGULATION --------------------------------- 764
Chapter 30. Respiratory Function------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 764
Chapter 31. Cardiac Function ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 792
Chapter 32. Fluids, Electrolytes, And Acid–Base Balance ------------------------------------------------------ 824
Chapter 33. Nutrition --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 850
Chapter 34. Urinary Elimination ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 878
Chapter 35. Bowel Elimination --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 909
Chapter 36. Sleep -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 936
UNIT 7: PSYCHOSOCIAL CONCEPTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 966
Chapter 37- Self-Concept ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 966
Chapter 38. Families And Their Relationships -------------------------------------------------------------------- 997
Chapter 39. Cognitive Processes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1031
Chapter 40. Sexuality -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1059
Chapter 41. Stress, Coping, And Adaptation --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1087
Chapter 42. Loss And Grieving --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1115
Chapter 43. Spiritual Health ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1147
,UNIT 1: PROFESSIONAL CONCEPTS
Chapter 01. The Profession Of Nursing
Christine Henshaw: Craven & Hirnle's Fundamentals Of Nursing: Concepts And Competencies For Practice 10th Edition, Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What Is The Major Difference Between Nursing Students Today And Nursing
Students 50 Years Ago?
A) Todays Students Are Less Caring.
B) Todays Students Are More Intelligent.
C) Todays Students Reflect A More Diverse Population.
D) Todays Students Are Less Likely To Be Competent Nurses.
ANS: C
Feedback: Nursing Students 50 Years Ago Were Mostly Women And Entered Nursing
School Immediately After Graduating From High School. Many Of Todays Nursing
Students Have Pursued Other Career Paths Prior To Nursing, Are Of Various Ethnic
Backgrounds, And Have Jobs And Families To Consider While Attending Nursing
School. In Addition, Many More Men Have Entered The Field Of Nursing Over The Last
50 Years.
A) There Is No Evidence That Today’s Students Are Less Caring; Caring Is A Core
Nursing Value That Persists Across Generations.
B) Intelligence Is Not The Major Distinguishing Factor; Changes Relate More To
Diversity And Background.
D) There Is No Data Supporting That Modern Students Are Less Competent; In Fact,
Educational Standards Have Increased.
2. The Nurse Is Caring For A Diabetic Patient Who Expresses The Desire To Learn More
About A Diabetic Diet In An Attempt To Gain Better Control Of His Blood Sugar. The
Nurse’s Actions Will Be Based On Which Non-Nursing Theory?
A) Change Theory
B) Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Human Needs
C) Neuman’s Systems Model
D) Watson’s Theory Of Caring
ANS: A
Feedback: The Patient Has Identified A Need For Change, Which Will Guide The
Nurse’s Actions. Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Human Needs Helps Nurses Prioritize Actions.
Neuman And Watson Are Nursing Theorists.
B) Maslow’s Theory Focuses On Prioritizing Needs, Not Guiding Behavior Change.
,C) Neuman’s Systems Model Is A Nursing Theory Addressing Stressors And System
Stability, Not Change Processes.
D) Watson’s Theory Emphasizes Caring And The Nurse–Patient Relationship, Not
Behavioral Change Strategies.
3. The Quality And Safety Education For Nurses Initiative (QSEN) Has Identified Which
Key Competencies For Nurses? (Select All That Apply.)
A) Patient-Centered Care
B) Teamwork And Collaboration
C) Evidence-Based Practice
D) Quality Improvement
E) Correct Documentation
ANS: A, B, C, D
Feedback: The QSEN Has Identified Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork And
Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, And Quality Improvement As A Means For
Nurses To Improve The Quality And Safety Of Patient Care Wherever They Work.
Additional Key Competencies Identified Are Safety And Informatics.
E) Correct Documentation Is Important But Is Not Listed As One Of The Core QSEN
Competencies.
4. The Nurse Is Caring For A Patient Who Is On A Ventilator. The Nurse Is Bathing The
Patient And Talking To Them As She Is Carrying Out Care, As Well As Telling The
Patient What Is Going To Happen Next. The Nurse Speaks To The Patient In A Soothing
Manner. The Nurse Is Acting In Which Role? (Select All That Apply)
A) Caregiver
B) Decision-Maker
C) Communicator
D) Educator
E) Patient Advocate
ANS: A, C, D
Feedback: The Nurse Is Fulfilling The Role Of Caregiver By Providing The Care And
Speaking To The Patient In A Soothing Manner. The Nurse Is Also Acting As A
Communicator Talking To The Patient Even If The Patient Can’t Respond. The Nurse Is
Also Acting As An Educator By Informing The Patient Of The Care That Will Be
Performed. The Nurse Is Not Assisting In Making Any Decisions Or Speaking On Behalf
Of The Patient.
B) No Decisions Are Being Made That Require Critical Reasoning Or Planning With
Others.
E) The Nurse Is Not Currently Intervening On The Patient’s Behalf Or Advocating For
Their Needs.
, 5. The Nurse Offers A Patient Two Possible Times To Ambulate As The Physician Has
Ordered. The Nurse Is Acting In Which Nursing Role?
A) Communicator
B) Patient Advocate
C) Manager And Coordinator
D) Caregiver
ANS: C
Feedback: While The Nurse Is Acting In Many Roles, The Nurse Is Managing And
Coordinating The Care For The Patient By Giving Choices On When Care Will Be
Implemented.
A) While Communication Is Happening, The Primary Function Here Is Managing Care
Options.
B) The Nurse Is Not Advocating For The Patient Or Defending Patient Rights In This
Scenario.
D) Although Ambulation Is Part Of Care, The Focus Here Is Scheduling And
Coordinating The Task.
6. The Nurse Is Performing An Extensive Dressing Change On A Burn Patient. The
Nurse Explains Each Step As It Is Being Performed. The Nurse Is Acting In Which Role
By Providing Explanation Of Each Step?
A) Caregiver
B) Patient Advocate
C) Decision-Maker
D) Educator
ANS: D
Feedback: The Nurse Is Acting In The Role Of Educator By Explaining Each Step. The
Act Of Changing The Dressing And Providing Support Is The Caregiver Role.
A) Performing The Dressing Change Is Part Of The Caregiver Role, But Explaining
Steps Aligns Specifically With Teaching, Not Caregiving.
B) The Nurse Is Not Advocating For The Patient's Rights Or Needs In This Situation.
C) The Nurse Is Not Making Clinical Decisions At This Moment, Only Explaining The
Procedure.
7. What Type Of Nursing Program Would Allow A Student With A 4-Year Degree In
Psychology To Enter And Complete A Baccalaureate Degree In Nursing, Take The
NCLEX Examination, And Transition Into A Master's In Nursing Program?
A) Baccalaureate Program
