Test Bank for Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 9th Edition by Kim Cooper

About Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 9th Edition Test Bank

The Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 9th Edition Test Bank by Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell is an essential study resource designed to help nursing students master the fundamentals of patient care and clinical decision-making. This test bank aligns directly with the latest edition of the textbook, providing hundreds of NCLEX-style questions to reinforce comprehension, application, and critical thinking skills across all core nursing concepts.

Ideal for practical nursing, LPN/LVN, and RN programs, this comprehensive test bank covers foundational topics such as communication, infection control, pharmacology, surgical nursing, mental health, maternal-newborn care, and leadership in nursing. Every question includes correct answers and rationales to support learning and self-assessment.

Table of Contents

Chapter 01: The Evolution of Nursing
Chapter 02: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing
Chapter 03: Documentation
Chapter 04: Communication
Chapter 05: Nursing Process and Critical Thinking
Chapter 06: Cultural and Ethnic Considerations
Chapter 07: Asepsis and Infection Control
Chapter 08: Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility
Chapter 09: Hygiene and Care of the Patient’s Environment
Chapter 10: Safety
Chapter 11: Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
Chapter 12: Vital Signs
Chapter 13: Physical Assessment
Chapter 14: Oxygenation
Chapter 15: Elimination and Gastric Intubation
Chapter 16: Care of Patients Experiencing Urgent Alterations in Health
Chapter 17: Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration
Chapter 18: Fluids and Electrolytes
Chapter 19: Nutritional Concepts and Related Therapies
Chapter 20: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Chapter 21: Pain Management, Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
Chapter 22: Surgical Wound Care
Chapter 23: Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Testing
Chapter 24: Lifespan Development
Chapter 25: Loss, Grief, Dying, and Death
Chapter 26: Health Promotion and Pregnancy
Chapter 27: Labor and Delivery
Chapter 28: Care of the Mother and Newborn
Chapter 29: Care of the High-Risk Mother, Newborn, and Family with Special Needs
Chapter 30: Health Promotion for the Infant, Child, and Adolescent
Chapter 31: Basic Pediatric Nursing Care
Chapter 32: Care of the Child with a Physical and Mental or Cognitive Disorder
Chapter 33: Health Promotion and Care of the Older Adult
Chapter 34: Concepts of Mental Health
Chapter 35: Care of the Patient with a Psychiatric Disorder
Chapter 36: Care of the Patient with an Addictive Personality
Chapter 37: Home Health Nursing
Chapter 38: Long-Term Care
Chapter 39: Rehabilitation Nursing
Chapter 40: Hospice Care
Chapter 41: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 42: Care of the Surgical Patient
Chapter 43: Care of the Patient with an Integumentary Disorder
Chapter 44: Care of the Patient With a Musculoskeletal Disorder
Chapter 45: Care of the Patient With a Gastrointestinal Disorder
Chapter 46: Care of the Patient With a Gallbladder, Liver, Biliary Tract, or Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder
Chapter 47: Care of the Patient With a Blood or Lymphatic Disorder
Chapter 48: Care of the Patient With a Cardiovascular or a Peripheral Vascular Disorder
Chapter 49: Care of the Patient With a Respiratory Disorder
Chapter 50: Care of the Patient With a Urinary Disorder
Chapter 51: Care of the Patient With an Endocrine Disorder
Chapter 52: Care of the Patient With a Reproductive Disorder
Chapter 53: Care of the Patient With a Visual or Auditory Disorder
Chapter 54: Care of the Patient With a Neurologic Disorder
Chapter 55: Care of the Patient With an Immune Disorder
Chapter 56: Care of the Patient With HIV/AIDS
Chapter 57: Care of the Patient With Cancer
Chapter 58: Professional Roles and Leadership

Sample Questions

Cooper: Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 9th Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. What is a nursing program considered when certified by a state agency?
a. Accredited
b. Approved
c. Provisional
d. Exemplified
ANS: B
Approved means certified by a state agency for having met minimum standards; accredited means certified by the NLN for having met more complex standards. Provisional and exemplified are not terms used in regard to nursing program certification.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 10 OBJ: 5
TOP: Nursing programs KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A

2. Which of the following must the nurse recognize regarding the health care delivery system?
a. It includes all states.
b. It affects the illness of patients.
c. Insurance companies are not involved.
d. The major goal is to achieve optimal levels of health care.
ANS: D
The nurse must recognize that in the health care delivery system, the major goal is to achieve optimal levels of health care. The health care system consists of a network of agencies, facilities, and providers involved with health care in a specified geographic area. Insurance companies do have involvement in the health care system. The illness of patients is not necessarily affected by the health care system.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 12 OBJ: 7
TOP: Health care systems KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A

3. What is required by the health care team to identify the needs of a patient and to design care to meet those needs?
a. The Kardex
b. The health care provider’s order sheet
c. An individualized care plan
d. The nurse’s notes
ANS: C
An individualized care plan involves all health care workers and outlines care to meet the needs of the individual patient. The Kardex, health care provider’s order sheet, and nurse’s notes do not identify the needs of the patient nor are they designed to assist all members of the health care team to meet those needs.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 13 OBJ: 8 | 9
TOP: Care plan KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: N/A

Features of This Test Bank

• Comprehensive coverage of all 58 chapters from the textbook.
• NCLEX-style multiple-choice, true/false, and application-based questions.
• Answers and rationales included for every question.
• Supports preparation for LPN/LVN and RN-level board exams.
• Instant digital download in PDF/Word format for easy study access.

Why Choose This Test Bank?

Using this Foundations and Adult Health Nursing test bank helps nursing students gain confidence in applying theory to practice. It mirrors the structure and key learning objectives of Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell’s 9th Edition textbook, ensuring you focus on the most exam-relevant topics. Ideal for instructors preparing quizzes or exams, and for students looking to test their readiness before NCLEX or course evaluations.

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