ROSDAHL'S TEXTBOOK OF BASIC
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Nursing’s Heritage and Modern Practice
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
A student nurse tells the instructor that nursing history is
“interesting but not useful in practice.” The instructor explains
that one early nursing leader changed care by focusing on
sanitation, environment, and observation. Which statement by
the student shows correct understanding of nursing heritage?
A. “Nursing history shows how to memorize old traditions.”
B. “Early nursing leaders helped shape safe, organized patient
,care.”
C. “Historical nursing figures are important only in hospitals.”
D. “Nursing history is mainly about uniforms and pins.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
B is correct because nursing heritage shows how early leaders
influenced safe, systematic care practices that remain relevant
today. Understanding these roots supports professional identity
and helps the nurse recognize the origin of current standards.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A is incorrect because nursing history is not just memorization;
it informs practice.
C is incorrect because nursing heritage affects all settings, not
only hospitals.
D is incorrect because uniforms and pins are only a small part of
nursing history.
Teaching Point:
Nursing heritage explains why current safety practices exist.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s textbook of basic nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
2) Florence Nightingale’s Contribution
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
,Stem:
A long-term care nurse reviews why hand hygiene, clean linens,
and good ventilation matter. The nurse links these practices to a
famous nursing pioneer. Which historical figure is the best
match?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
B is correct because Florence Nightingale emphasized
sanitation, fresh air, cleanliness, and careful observation. Her
work strongly influenced the development of modern nursing
care.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A is incorrect because Clara Barton is known for humanitarian
work and the American Red Cross.
C is incorrect because Dorothea Dix is known for mental health
reform and nursing leadership during war.
D is incorrect because Mary Eliza Mahoney is recognized as one
of the first professionally trained African American nurses.
Teaching Point:
Nursing sanitation practices grew from Nightingale’s
environmental ideas.
, Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s textbook of basic nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Applying Nursing Heritage to Care
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit notices that a patient’s room
is cluttered, the trash is overflowing, and the bed linens are
damp. Which action best reflects the nursing heritage of early
nursing leaders?
A. Ignore the condition because housekeeping will clean later
B. Improve the environment to reduce risk and promote
comfort
C. Tell the patient to stay in bed until discharge
D. Document only the trash issue
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
B is correct because nursing heritage emphasizes environment
as part of healing and safety. The LPN/LVN should help create a
clean, orderly, and comfortable patient environment and report
concerns as needed.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A is incorrect because environmental issues can affect safety
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Nursing’s Heritage and Modern Practice
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
A student nurse tells the instructor that nursing history is
“interesting but not useful in practice.” The instructor explains
that one early nursing leader changed care by focusing on
sanitation, environment, and observation. Which statement by
the student shows correct understanding of nursing heritage?
A. “Nursing history shows how to memorize old traditions.”
B. “Early nursing leaders helped shape safe, organized patient
,care.”
C. “Historical nursing figures are important only in hospitals.”
D. “Nursing history is mainly about uniforms and pins.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
B is correct because nursing heritage shows how early leaders
influenced safe, systematic care practices that remain relevant
today. Understanding these roots supports professional identity
and helps the nurse recognize the origin of current standards.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A is incorrect because nursing history is not just memorization;
it informs practice.
C is incorrect because nursing heritage affects all settings, not
only hospitals.
D is incorrect because uniforms and pins are only a small part of
nursing history.
Teaching Point:
Nursing heritage explains why current safety practices exist.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s textbook of basic nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
2) Florence Nightingale’s Contribution
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
,Stem:
A long-term care nurse reviews why hand hygiene, clean linens,
and good ventilation matter. The nurse links these practices to a
famous nursing pioneer. Which historical figure is the best
match?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
B is correct because Florence Nightingale emphasized
sanitation, fresh air, cleanliness, and careful observation. Her
work strongly influenced the development of modern nursing
care.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A is incorrect because Clara Barton is known for humanitarian
work and the American Red Cross.
C is incorrect because Dorothea Dix is known for mental health
reform and nursing leadership during war.
D is incorrect because Mary Eliza Mahoney is recognized as one
of the first professionally trained African American nurses.
Teaching Point:
Nursing sanitation practices grew from Nightingale’s
environmental ideas.
, Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s textbook of basic nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Applying Nursing Heritage to Care
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit notices that a patient’s room
is cluttered, the trash is overflowing, and the bed linens are
damp. Which action best reflects the nursing heritage of early
nursing leaders?
A. Ignore the condition because housekeeping will clean later
B. Improve the environment to reduce risk and promote
comfort
C. Tell the patient to stay in bed until discharge
D. Document only the trash issue
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
B is correct because nursing heritage emphasizes environment
as part of healing and safety. The LPN/LVN should help create a
clean, orderly, and comfortable patient environment and report
concerns as needed.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A is incorrect because environmental issues can affect safety
