ROSDAHL'S TEXTBOOK OF BASIC
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Nursing’s heritage and professional identity
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
An LPN is orienting a new aide who says, “Nursing is mostly just
helping the doctor.” The LPN wants to explain why nursing is
considered a profession with its own values and responsibilities.
Which response is best?
Options:
A. “Nursing only follows medical orders, so it is not an
independent profession.”
,B. “Nursing has a long heritage of direct care, observation, and
advocacy for patients.”
C. “Nursing is mainly defined by the type of uniform a nurse
wears.”
D. “Nursing became important only after hospitals were widely
built.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
B is correct. Nursing’s heritage includes direct patient care,
close observation, and concern for the whole person. These
values remain central to professional nursing practice and help
define nursing as more than task completion.
A is incorrect. Nursing is not limited to following orders;
LPNs contribute assessment, care, and reporting within scope.
C is incorrect. Clothing or appearance does not define the
profession.
D is incorrect. Nursing developed over time and existed
before modern hospitals.
Teaching Point:
Nursing heritage emphasizes care, observation, and patient
advocacy.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
,2) Meaning of nursing insignia
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing Insignia
Stem:
A student nurse receives a pin at a recognition ceremony. The
student asks what the pin represents. Which explanation is
best?
Options:
A. It proves the nurse no longer needs supervision.
B. It identifies the school or program that prepared the nurse.
C. It replaces the nurse’s license.
D. It shows the nurse works only in hospitals.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
B is correct. A nursing pin is a symbol of the educational
program and the nurse’s achievement in completing that
preparation. It reflects professional identity and pride.
A is incorrect. A pin does not remove the need for
supervision or collaboration.
C is incorrect. A pin is not a legal license to practice.
D is incorrect. The pin is not tied to one setting.
Teaching Point:
A nursing pin symbolizes education, achievement, and
professional identity.
, Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Heritage and the nurse’s role in observation
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
During a long-term care shift, an LPN notices that a resident
who usually eats well has taken only a few bites and seems
withdrawn. The aide says, “Maybe that is nothing to worry
about.” Which action best reflects nursing heritage and
professional responsibility?
Options:
A. Ignore the change because appetite varies day to day.
B. Document the finding and report the change to the RN.
C. Wait until the next shift to see whether it improves.
D. Tell the family member without notifying the nurse.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
B is correct. Nursing heritage includes careful observation
and reporting changes in condition. An LPN should document
objective findings and notify the RN so the change can be
assessed.
A is incorrect. A significant change in appetite and behavior
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Nursing’s heritage and professional identity
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
An LPN is orienting a new aide who says, “Nursing is mostly just
helping the doctor.” The LPN wants to explain why nursing is
considered a profession with its own values and responsibilities.
Which response is best?
Options:
A. “Nursing only follows medical orders, so it is not an
independent profession.”
,B. “Nursing has a long heritage of direct care, observation, and
advocacy for patients.”
C. “Nursing is mainly defined by the type of uniform a nurse
wears.”
D. “Nursing became important only after hospitals were widely
built.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
B is correct. Nursing’s heritage includes direct patient care,
close observation, and concern for the whole person. These
values remain central to professional nursing practice and help
define nursing as more than task completion.
A is incorrect. Nursing is not limited to following orders;
LPNs contribute assessment, care, and reporting within scope.
C is incorrect. Clothing or appearance does not define the
profession.
D is incorrect. Nursing developed over time and existed
before modern hospitals.
Teaching Point:
Nursing heritage emphasizes care, observation, and patient
advocacy.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
,2) Meaning of nursing insignia
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing Insignia
Stem:
A student nurse receives a pin at a recognition ceremony. The
student asks what the pin represents. Which explanation is
best?
Options:
A. It proves the nurse no longer needs supervision.
B. It identifies the school or program that prepared the nurse.
C. It replaces the nurse’s license.
D. It shows the nurse works only in hospitals.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
B is correct. A nursing pin is a symbol of the educational
program and the nurse’s achievement in completing that
preparation. It reflects professional identity and pride.
A is incorrect. A pin does not remove the need for
supervision or collaboration.
C is incorrect. A pin is not a legal license to practice.
D is incorrect. The pin is not tied to one setting.
Teaching Point:
A nursing pin symbolizes education, achievement, and
professional identity.
, Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Heritage and the nurse’s role in observation
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
During a long-term care shift, an LPN notices that a resident
who usually eats well has taken only a few bites and seems
withdrawn. The aide says, “Maybe that is nothing to worry
about.” Which action best reflects nursing heritage and
professional responsibility?
Options:
A. Ignore the change because appetite varies day to day.
B. Document the finding and report the change to the RN.
C. Wait until the next shift to see whether it improves.
D. Tell the family member without notifying the nurse.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
B is correct. Nursing heritage includes careful observation
and reporting changes in condition. An LPN should document
objective findings and notify the RN so the change can be
assessed.
A is incorrect. A significant change in appetite and behavior
