Fundamentals of Nursing 10th Edition Potter Perry Test Bank

Chapter 1. Nursing Today 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Contemporary nursing practice is based on knowledge generated through nursing theories. Florence 

Nightingales theory introduced the concept that nursing care focuses on:

1 Psychological needs

2 A maximal level of wellness

3 Health maintenance and restoration

4 Interpersonal interactions with the client

ANS: 3

Florence Nightingale believed the role of the nurse was to put the clients body in the best state in order to 

remain free of disease or to recover from disease.

Although Florence Nightingale may have addressed meeting the psychological needs of her clients, it is not 

the focus of her theory. The goal of Nightingales theory is to facilitate the bodys reparative processes by 

manipulating the clients environment.

Florence Nightingale thought the human body had reparative properties of its own if it was cared for in a 

way to recover from disease. Her theory did not focus on achieving a maximal level of wellness.

Florence Nightingale believed the nurse was in charge of the clients health. Although she interacted with her 

clients by reading to them, her theory of nursing care did not focus upon interpersonal interactions.

DIF: A REF: 2 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment

MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care

2. Nursing education programs in the United States may seek voluntary accreditation by the 

appropriate accrediting commission council of the:

1 National League for Nursing

2 American Nurses Association

3 Congress for Nursing Practice

4 International Council of Nurses

ANS: 1

The National League for Nursing (NLN) is the professional nursing organization concerned with nursing 

education. The NLN provides accreditation to nursing programs that seek and meet the NLN accreditation 

requirements.

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is concerned with the nursing profession and issues affecting 

health care, including standards of care.

The Congress for Nursing Practice is the part of the ANA concerned with determining the legal aspects of 

nursing practice, the public recognition of the importance of nursing, and the impact of trends in health care 

on nursing practice.

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is concerned about issues of health care and the nursing 

profession, including the provision of an international power base for nurses.

DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment

MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care

3. The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is:

1 Diploma in nursing

2 Masters in nursing

3 Doctorate in nursing

4 Baccalaureate in nursing

ANS: 2

A masters degree is nursing is required to become a nurse practitioner.

Diploma programs in nursing require 3 years of education after which the graduate may become a registered 

nurse, but not a nurse practitioner.

Doctoral programs focus on the application of research findings to clinical practice. The doctoral degree is 

beyond the masters degree.

The baccalaureate degree program generally requires 4 years of study in a college or university, after which 

the graduate may become a registered nurse, not a nurse practitioner.

DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Knowledge TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment

MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care

4. A group that lobbies at the state and federal level for advancement of nursings role, economic 

interest, and health care is the:

1 State Board of Nursing

2 American Nurses Association

3 American Hospital Association

4 National Student Nurses Association

ANS: 2

The American Nurses Association (ANA) hires lobbyists at the state and federal level to promote the 

advancement of health care and the economic and general welfare of nurses.

State Boards of Nursing primarily focus on licensure of nurses within their own state. The American 

Hospital Association does not focus on nurses economic issues and the advancement of the role of nurses.

The National Student Nurses Association focuses on issues of importance for nursing students.

DIF: A REF: 8 OBJ: Comprehension TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment

MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care

5. A nurse moves from Seattle to Boston and begins working in a hospital. The most important factor 

for the nurse to consider when moving to another state is the:

1 Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act

2 Standard for nursing practice in Boston

3 Clinical ladder of mobility in the new hospital

4 Requirement for continuing education units (CEU) in Massachusetts

ANS: 1

Although most states have similar practice acts, each individual state has its own Nurse Practice Act that 

regulates the licensure and practice of nursing within that state. Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act is 

necessary to provide safe and legal nursing care.

Standards of nursing practice are not specific to a city, but rather to the profession itself. Although the 

clinical ladder of mobility may be of interest in regard to professional advancement, it is not the most 

important factor when practicing nursing in another state. Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act in order to 

provide safe and legal nursing care is of higher importance.

Regardless of where a nurse practices, the nurse should strive to remain current. DIF: C REF: 8 OBJ: 

Analysis

TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment

MSC: NCLEX test plan designation: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Coordinated Care