Test Bank Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd
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Nursing
1. Which of the following is the best definition of evidence-based practice (EBP)
in nursing?
A) Providing care based on personal experience and traditional methods.
B) Integrating the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.
C) Following hospital policies and procedures without questioning.
D) Using trial and error to determine the best patient care approach.
Answer: B) Integrating the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.
2. What is the primary purpose of the nursing process?
A) To establish a strict protocol for all nurses to follow.
B) To provide a framework for individualized patient care.
C) To ensure all patients receive the same treatment.
D) To eliminate the need for critical thinking in nursing practice.
Answer: B) To provide a framework for individualized patient care.
3. Which nursing theorist introduced the concept of self-care deficit in nursing?
A) Jean Watson
B) Virginia Henderson
C) Dorothea Orem
D) Florence Nightingale
Answer: C) Dorothea Orem
4. Which of the following statements is true about delegation in nursing?
,A) The nurse retains accountability for the delegated task.
B) The person receiving the task is solely responsible for its outcome.
C) Only physicians can delegate tasks in a hospital setting.
D) Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) can perform any task assigned by the nurse.
Answer: A) The nurse retains accountability for the delegated task.
5. The term "sentinel event" in healthcare refers to:
A) An expected and minor patient complication.
B) A routine hospital incident that requires minimal documentation.
C) An unexpected event that results in patient death or serious harm.
D) A minor error that does not affect patient safety.
Answer: C) An unexpected event that results in patient death or serious harm.
6. A patient with limited English proficiency arrives at the hospital. What is the
nurse’s best course of action?
A) Use medical jargon to explain procedures clearly.
B) Speak slowly and loudly to ensure understanding.
C) Request a professional medical interpreter.
D) Ask a bilingual family member to translate.
Answer: C) Request a professional medical interpreter.
7. When assessing a patient’s pain, which of the following is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A) Assume the patient’s pain level based on facial expressions.
B) Ask the patient to rate their pain using a validated pain scale.
C) Administer pain medication only if the patient appears to be in pain.
D) Document pain as mild, moderate, or severe without patient input.
Answer: B) Ask the patient to rate their pain using a validated pain scale.
8. The primary goal of Healthy People 2030 is to:
,A) Reduce healthcare costs by limiting access to services.
B) Improve health and well-being for all individuals.
C) Standardize global healthcare practices.
D) Focus only on disease prevention in older adults.
Answer: B) Improve health and well-being for all individuals.
9. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention in healthcare?
A) Administering chemotherapy to a cancer patient.
B) Conducting blood sugar tests for early diabetes detection.
C) Providing immunizations to prevent disease.
D) Offering physical therapy to a stroke patient.
Answer: C) Providing immunizations to prevent disease.
10. A nurse observes a co-worker failing to wash their hands before performing a
dressing change. What is the appropriate nursing action?
A) Ignore the incident since no harm was done.
B) Confront the co-worker aggressively to demand hand hygiene.
C) Report the incident to the nursing supervisor and discuss hand hygiene protocols.
D) Privately remind the co-worker about the importance of hand hygiene.
Answer: D) Privately remind the co-worker about the importance of hand hygiene.
11. Which of the following is the primary focus of patient-centered care?
A) Meeting hospital efficiency goals
B) Prioritizing the nurse’s workload
C) Respecting and responding to individual patient needs and preferences
D) Ensuring that all patients receive the same treatment
Answer: C) Respecting and responding to individual patient needs and preferences
12. When performing hand hygiene, how long should a nurse scrub their hands with soap
and water?
A) At least 5 seconds
B) At least 10 seconds
, C) At least 20 seconds
D) At least 1 minute
Answer: C) At least 20 seconds
13. What is the primary purpose of advance directives?
A) To allow family members to make all medical decisions
B) To outline a patient's healthcare wishes in case they become unable to communicate
C) To give the physician full control over the patient’s care
D) To document the patient's insurance and financial information
Answer: B) To outline a patient's healthcare wishes in case they become unable to communicate
14. The term "standard precautions" refers to:
A) Infection control practices applied to all patients regardless of diagnosis
B) Precautions used only for patients with contagious diseases
C) Protective measures used exclusively in intensive care units
D) Guidelines followed only when a nurse is uncertain about a patient’s condition
Answer: A) Infection control practices applied to all patients regardless of diagnosis
15. Which of the following best describes an effective therapeutic communication
technique?
A) Asking multiple closed-ended questions quickly
B) Offering personal opinions to help guide the patient
C) Using active listening and open-ended questions
D) Avoiding silence during patient conversations
Answer: C) Using active listening and open-ended questions
16. A patient with a stage 2 pressure ulcer requires which of the following interventions?
A) Application of a dry gauze dressing
B) Debridement of necrotic tissue
C) Frequent repositioning and use of a moist dressing
D) Use of heat therapy to promote circulation
Answer: C) Frequent repositioning and use of a moist dressing
Edition by Barbara L Yoost Complete guide
Chapter 1- 42| Test Bank 100% Verified
Answers PDF
Course
Nursing
1. Which of the following is the best definition of evidence-based practice (EBP)
in nursing?
A) Providing care based on personal experience and traditional methods.
B) Integrating the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.
C) Following hospital policies and procedures without questioning.
D) Using trial and error to determine the best patient care approach.
Answer: B) Integrating the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.
2. What is the primary purpose of the nursing process?
A) To establish a strict protocol for all nurses to follow.
B) To provide a framework for individualized patient care.
C) To ensure all patients receive the same treatment.
D) To eliminate the need for critical thinking in nursing practice.
Answer: B) To provide a framework for individualized patient care.
3. Which nursing theorist introduced the concept of self-care deficit in nursing?
A) Jean Watson
B) Virginia Henderson
C) Dorothea Orem
D) Florence Nightingale
Answer: C) Dorothea Orem
4. Which of the following statements is true about delegation in nursing?
,A) The nurse retains accountability for the delegated task.
B) The person receiving the task is solely responsible for its outcome.
C) Only physicians can delegate tasks in a hospital setting.
D) Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) can perform any task assigned by the nurse.
Answer: A) The nurse retains accountability for the delegated task.
5. The term "sentinel event" in healthcare refers to:
A) An expected and minor patient complication.
B) A routine hospital incident that requires minimal documentation.
C) An unexpected event that results in patient death or serious harm.
D) A minor error that does not affect patient safety.
Answer: C) An unexpected event that results in patient death or serious harm.
6. A patient with limited English proficiency arrives at the hospital. What is the
nurse’s best course of action?
A) Use medical jargon to explain procedures clearly.
B) Speak slowly and loudly to ensure understanding.
C) Request a professional medical interpreter.
D) Ask a bilingual family member to translate.
Answer: C) Request a professional medical interpreter.
7. When assessing a patient’s pain, which of the following is the most appropriate
nursing action?
A) Assume the patient’s pain level based on facial expressions.
B) Ask the patient to rate their pain using a validated pain scale.
C) Administer pain medication only if the patient appears to be in pain.
D) Document pain as mild, moderate, or severe without patient input.
Answer: B) Ask the patient to rate their pain using a validated pain scale.
8. The primary goal of Healthy People 2030 is to:
,A) Reduce healthcare costs by limiting access to services.
B) Improve health and well-being for all individuals.
C) Standardize global healthcare practices.
D) Focus only on disease prevention in older adults.
Answer: B) Improve health and well-being for all individuals.
9. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention in healthcare?
A) Administering chemotherapy to a cancer patient.
B) Conducting blood sugar tests for early diabetes detection.
C) Providing immunizations to prevent disease.
D) Offering physical therapy to a stroke patient.
Answer: C) Providing immunizations to prevent disease.
10. A nurse observes a co-worker failing to wash their hands before performing a
dressing change. What is the appropriate nursing action?
A) Ignore the incident since no harm was done.
B) Confront the co-worker aggressively to demand hand hygiene.
C) Report the incident to the nursing supervisor and discuss hand hygiene protocols.
D) Privately remind the co-worker about the importance of hand hygiene.
Answer: D) Privately remind the co-worker about the importance of hand hygiene.
11. Which of the following is the primary focus of patient-centered care?
A) Meeting hospital efficiency goals
B) Prioritizing the nurse’s workload
C) Respecting and responding to individual patient needs and preferences
D) Ensuring that all patients receive the same treatment
Answer: C) Respecting and responding to individual patient needs and preferences
12. When performing hand hygiene, how long should a nurse scrub their hands with soap
and water?
A) At least 5 seconds
B) At least 10 seconds
, C) At least 20 seconds
D) At least 1 minute
Answer: C) At least 20 seconds
13. What is the primary purpose of advance directives?
A) To allow family members to make all medical decisions
B) To outline a patient's healthcare wishes in case they become unable to communicate
C) To give the physician full control over the patient’s care
D) To document the patient's insurance and financial information
Answer: B) To outline a patient's healthcare wishes in case they become unable to communicate
14. The term "standard precautions" refers to:
A) Infection control practices applied to all patients regardless of diagnosis
B) Precautions used only for patients with contagious diseases
C) Protective measures used exclusively in intensive care units
D) Guidelines followed only when a nurse is uncertain about a patient’s condition
Answer: A) Infection control practices applied to all patients regardless of diagnosis
15. Which of the following best describes an effective therapeutic communication
technique?
A) Asking multiple closed-ended questions quickly
B) Offering personal opinions to help guide the patient
C) Using active listening and open-ended questions
D) Avoiding silence during patient conversations
Answer: C) Using active listening and open-ended questions
16. A patient with a stage 2 pressure ulcer requires which of the following interventions?
A) Application of a dry gauze dressing
B) Debridement of necrotic tissue
C) Frequent repositioning and use of a moist dressing
D) Use of heat therapy to promote circulation
Answer: C) Frequent repositioning and use of a moist dressing
