ROSDAHL'S TEXTBOOK OF BASIC
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1️⃣ Reference
Ch. 1️ — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem
An older adult in a medical-surgical unit becomes flushed and
febrile, and the linens are damp from perspiration. The LPN can
provide direct care and report concerns to the RN. Which action
best reflects the nursing heritage associated with Florence
Nightingale?
Options
A. Change the linens, provide comfort measures, and report
persistent fever to the RN.
,B. Wait until the next round so the patient is not disturbed.
C. Document the fever but avoid repositioning the patient.
D. Add extra blankets to reduce the patient’s chills.
Correct Answer
A
Rationales
A. Cleanliness, comfort, and observation are central themes
in nursing heritage. The LPN may implement basic comfort care
and report ongoing fever or possible infection to the RN.
B. Delaying care ignores a current need and can worsen
discomfort or infection risk.
C. Documentation alone is not enough when the patient
needs immediate basic care.
D. Extra blankets may worsen fever and increase
discomfort.
Teaching Point
Clean, dry, well-ventilated care supports recovery and lowers
infection risk.
Citation
Rosdahl, C. (n.d.). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (1️2th
ed.). Ch. 1️.
2⃣ Reference
Ch. 1️ — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
,Stem
A home-care patient asks why the nurse wears a visible
identification badge before starting care. The patient wants to
know whether the badge really matters. Which response is
best?
Options
A. “It helps you know who is caring for you and supports safe,
accountable care.”
B. “It is mostly for decoration and does not affect care.”
C. “It tells you my diagnosis and treatment plan.”
D. “It replaces the need for me to introduce myself.”
Correct Answer
A
Rationales
A. Identification supports patient safety, trust, and
accountability. The badge helps the patient know who is
providing care.
B. The badge is not decorative; it is part of safe professional
identification.
C. A badge identifies the nurse, not the patient’s diagnosis.
D. Nurses should still introduce themselves and explain
their role.
Teaching Point
Visible identification promotes safety and trust.
, Citation
Rosdahl, C. (n.d.). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (1️2th
ed.). Ch. 1️.
3️⃣ Reference
Ch. 1️ — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing Insignia
Stem
A student nurse wants to wear a pin from another school
because it “looks professional.” The instructor explains that
nursing insignia have meaning. What is the best response?
Options
A. Wear only the insignia authorized by the school or employer.
B. Any nursing pin is acceptable if the nurse is trained.
C. Insignia are optional because patients can recognize nurses
by uniform color.
D. Pins are only needed at graduation ceremonies.
Correct Answer
A
Rationales
A. Authorized insignia help prevent misrepresentation and
support professional identity.
B. A pin from another school may falsely imply a credential
the nurse does not have.
C. Uniform color does not reliably identify role or
qualifications.
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1️⃣ Reference
Ch. 1️ — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem
An older adult in a medical-surgical unit becomes flushed and
febrile, and the linens are damp from perspiration. The LPN can
provide direct care and report concerns to the RN. Which action
best reflects the nursing heritage associated with Florence
Nightingale?
Options
A. Change the linens, provide comfort measures, and report
persistent fever to the RN.
,B. Wait until the next round so the patient is not disturbed.
C. Document the fever but avoid repositioning the patient.
D. Add extra blankets to reduce the patient’s chills.
Correct Answer
A
Rationales
A. Cleanliness, comfort, and observation are central themes
in nursing heritage. The LPN may implement basic comfort care
and report ongoing fever or possible infection to the RN.
B. Delaying care ignores a current need and can worsen
discomfort or infection risk.
C. Documentation alone is not enough when the patient
needs immediate basic care.
D. Extra blankets may worsen fever and increase
discomfort.
Teaching Point
Clean, dry, well-ventilated care supports recovery and lowers
infection risk.
Citation
Rosdahl, C. (n.d.). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (1️2th
ed.). Ch. 1️.
2⃣ Reference
Ch. 1️ — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
,Stem
A home-care patient asks why the nurse wears a visible
identification badge before starting care. The patient wants to
know whether the badge really matters. Which response is
best?
Options
A. “It helps you know who is caring for you and supports safe,
accountable care.”
B. “It is mostly for decoration and does not affect care.”
C. “It tells you my diagnosis and treatment plan.”
D. “It replaces the need for me to introduce myself.”
Correct Answer
A
Rationales
A. Identification supports patient safety, trust, and
accountability. The badge helps the patient know who is
providing care.
B. The badge is not decorative; it is part of safe professional
identification.
C. A badge identifies the nurse, not the patient’s diagnosis.
D. Nurses should still introduce themselves and explain
their role.
Teaching Point
Visible identification promotes safety and trust.
, Citation
Rosdahl, C. (n.d.). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (1️2th
ed.). Ch. 1️.
3️⃣ Reference
Ch. 1️ — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing Insignia
Stem
A student nurse wants to wear a pin from another school
because it “looks professional.” The instructor explains that
nursing insignia have meaning. What is the best response?
Options
A. Wear only the insignia authorized by the school or employer.
B. Any nursing pin is acceptable if the nurse is trained.
C. Insignia are optional because patients can recognize nurses
by uniform color.
D. Pins are only needed at graduation ceremonies.
Correct Answer
A
Rationales
A. Authorized insignia help prevent misrepresentation and
support professional identity.
B. A pin from another school may falsely imply a credential
the nurse does not have.
C. Uniform color does not reliably identify role or
qualifications.
