Rosdahl Nursing 12th
Edition Chapters 1–8, 24 &
38–43 | Intro to Nursing
Chapter 1 Review &
Practice Questions |
Complete Ethics Study
Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,"Father of Medicine" Hippocrates
nurse derives from the latin word meaning "to nourish"
founded Red Cross Clara Barton
campaigned against inhumane treatment of the mentally ill Dorothea Dix
founder of American public health nursing Lillian Wald
first state to license practical nurses Mississippi
What is the nursing insignia? "Nightingale Lamp"
5 essential points that are necessary for the maintenance -clean air
of health: -clean water
-efficient drainage
-cleanliness
-light
What is holistic healthcare? caring for the WHOLE person
physical, spiritual, and individual needs
Who developed holistic healthcare? Hippocrates
Florence Nightingale was more concerned about ______ more concerned about CARING than CLEANING
than ________
_________ is vital to recovery cleanliness
________ is an art and a science nursing
Nurses should spend time _______ ________ _______, caring for others
not cleaning.
, _______ is better than cure prevention
The nurse must work as member of a ________. Team
The nurse must use discretion but must follow the healthcare provider's orders
_________ __________ ________.
Self _________ and self _______ are vital when providing self DISCIPLINE
nursing care. self EVALUATION
What is the modern symbol of medicine? Caduceus
What are the 5 types of nursing programs? CNA (certified nursing aide)
UAP (unlicensed assistive personnel)
LPN (licensed practical nurse)
RN (registered nurse)
NP (nurse practitioner)
What is NCLEX? National Council Licensure Examination
What does it mean to be a nurse advocator? to help clients understand their rights and responsibilities
5 requirements that are needed for displaying a nurse's -show respect
image -good grooming/hygiene
-washable uniforms with nametag
-maintain safety
-maintain optimal health
What does NLN stand for? National League of Nursing
What is the purpose of the NLN? To provide accreditation to RN and LPN schools
What does the Nurse Practice Act do? protects the public from unqualified workers
establishes standards/scopes for nurses
6 roles of the nurse 1. care provider
2. communicator
3. teacher
4. advocate
5. leader
6. team member
Edition Chapters 1–8, 24 &
38–43 | Intro to Nursing
Chapter 1 Review &
Practice Questions |
Complete Ethics Study
Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,"Father of Medicine" Hippocrates
nurse derives from the latin word meaning "to nourish"
founded Red Cross Clara Barton
campaigned against inhumane treatment of the mentally ill Dorothea Dix
founder of American public health nursing Lillian Wald
first state to license practical nurses Mississippi
What is the nursing insignia? "Nightingale Lamp"
5 essential points that are necessary for the maintenance -clean air
of health: -clean water
-efficient drainage
-cleanliness
-light
What is holistic healthcare? caring for the WHOLE person
physical, spiritual, and individual needs
Who developed holistic healthcare? Hippocrates
Florence Nightingale was more concerned about ______ more concerned about CARING than CLEANING
than ________
_________ is vital to recovery cleanliness
________ is an art and a science nursing
Nurses should spend time _______ ________ _______, caring for others
not cleaning.
, _______ is better than cure prevention
The nurse must work as member of a ________. Team
The nurse must use discretion but must follow the healthcare provider's orders
_________ __________ ________.
Self _________ and self _______ are vital when providing self DISCIPLINE
nursing care. self EVALUATION
What is the modern symbol of medicine? Caduceus
What are the 5 types of nursing programs? CNA (certified nursing aide)
UAP (unlicensed assistive personnel)
LPN (licensed practical nurse)
RN (registered nurse)
NP (nurse practitioner)
What is NCLEX? National Council Licensure Examination
What does it mean to be a nurse advocator? to help clients understand their rights and responsibilities
5 requirements that are needed for displaying a nurse's -show respect
image -good grooming/hygiene
-washable uniforms with nametag
-maintain safety
-maintain optimal health
What does NLN stand for? National League of Nursing
What is the purpose of the NLN? To provide accreditation to RN and LPN schools
What does the Nurse Practice Act do? protects the public from unqualified workers
establishes standards/scopes for nurses
6 roles of the nurse 1. care provider
2. communicator
3. teacher
4. advocate
5. leader
6. team member
