ROSDAHL'S TEXTBOOK OF BASIC
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
Stem:
An older adult patient tells the nurse, “Healthcare must have
always been provided in hospitals.” The LPN is reinforcing basic
nursing history during care. Which response best reflects the
earliest form of nursing care?
A. Care was delivered primarily by trained physicians
B. Family and community members cared for the sick at home
C. Hospitals were the primary centers for all care
D. Nurses provided care only under physician supervision
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
B: Early nursing care was informal and provided by family
members and communities in the home setting. This reflects
the origins of caregiving before formal healthcare systems
developed.
A: Physicians were not widely available in early history.
C: Hospitals developed much later.
D: The role of nurses under physicians evolved later in
history.
Teaching Point: Nursing began with family-based, informal
caregiving.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Basic Nursing (12th ed.). Ch. 1.
2.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Nursing’s Heritage — Religious Influences
Stem:
A patient asks why compassion is emphasized in nursing care.
The LPN explains the historical roots of nursing. Which
statement is most accurate?
A. Nursing developed primarily as a technical profession
B. Religious groups influenced nursing through caring for the
sick
C. Nursing began as a military role
D. Nursing was originally a physician-only task
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
B: Religious organizations played a major role in early
nursing, emphasizing compassion, charity, and service.
A: Technical aspects developed later.
C: Military nursing came later in history.
D: Nursing was a separate caregiving role.
Teaching Point: Compassion in nursing stems from religious
caregiving traditions.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Ch. 1.
3.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Nursing’s Heritage — Florence Nightingale
Stem:
An LPN is discussing infection prevention with a patient. Which
historical figure’s contributions support modern infection
control practices?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale:
C: Florence Nightingale emphasized sanitation, hygiene, and
environmental control, forming the basis of infection
prevention.
A: Known for Red Cross work.
B: Focused on mental health reform.
D: First African American professional nurse.
Teaching Point: Infection control principles began with
Nightingale’s sanitation practices.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Ch. 1.
4.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Nursing’s Heritage — Environmental Theory
Stem:
While caring for a patient with a respiratory infection, the LPN
ensures the room is clean and well-ventilated. This action
reflects which historical nursing principle?
A. Disease transmission theory
B. Environmental theory
C. Medical model of care
D. Holistic healing model
Correct Answer: B
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
Stem:
An older adult patient tells the nurse, “Healthcare must have
always been provided in hospitals.” The LPN is reinforcing basic
nursing history during care. Which response best reflects the
earliest form of nursing care?
A. Care was delivered primarily by trained physicians
B. Family and community members cared for the sick at home
C. Hospitals were the primary centers for all care
D. Nurses provided care only under physician supervision
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale:
B: Early nursing care was informal and provided by family
members and communities in the home setting. This reflects
the origins of caregiving before formal healthcare systems
developed.
A: Physicians were not widely available in early history.
C: Hospitals developed much later.
D: The role of nurses under physicians evolved later in
history.
Teaching Point: Nursing began with family-based, informal
caregiving.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Basic Nursing (12th ed.). Ch. 1.
2.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Nursing’s Heritage — Religious Influences
Stem:
A patient asks why compassion is emphasized in nursing care.
The LPN explains the historical roots of nursing. Which
statement is most accurate?
A. Nursing developed primarily as a technical profession
B. Religious groups influenced nursing through caring for the
sick
C. Nursing began as a military role
D. Nursing was originally a physician-only task
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
B: Religious organizations played a major role in early
nursing, emphasizing compassion, charity, and service.
A: Technical aspects developed later.
C: Military nursing came later in history.
D: Nursing was a separate caregiving role.
Teaching Point: Compassion in nursing stems from religious
caregiving traditions.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Ch. 1.
3.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Nursing’s Heritage — Florence Nightingale
Stem:
An LPN is discussing infection prevention with a patient. Which
historical figure’s contributions support modern infection
control practices?
A. Clara Barton
B. Dorothea Dix
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale:
C: Florence Nightingale emphasized sanitation, hygiene, and
environmental control, forming the basis of infection
prevention.
A: Known for Red Cross work.
B: Focused on mental health reform.
D: First African American professional nurse.
Teaching Point: Infection control principles began with
Nightingale’s sanitation practices.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Ch. 1.
4.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Nursing’s Heritage — Environmental Theory
Stem:
While caring for a patient with a respiratory infection, the LPN
ensures the room is clean and well-ventilated. This action
reflects which historical nursing principle?
A. Disease transmission theory
B. Environmental theory
C. Medical model of care
D. Holistic healing model
Correct Answer: B
