ROSDAHL'S TEXTBOOK OF BASIC
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Nursing’s Heritage
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
An LPN is orienting a new aide in a long-term care facility. The
aide asks where nursing originally came from. The LPN explains
that nursing developed first from everyday caregiving within
families and communities before becoming a formal profession.
Which statement by the aide shows correct understanding?
Options:
A. “Nursing began as a highly technical hospital specialty.”
,B. “Nursing grew from caring for the sick in homes and
communities.”
C. “Nursing started only after nursing schools were created.”
D. “Nursing originated as a physician-only service.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
B is correct because nursing’s heritage is rooted in informal
caregiving in homes, families, and communities. Formal
education and hospital-based practice came later.
Rationales — Incorrect Options:
A is incorrect because nursing did not begin as a specialized
technical hospital role. That development occurred much later.
C is incorrect because nursing existed before formal schools
were established. Education systematized a preexisting care
role.
D is incorrect because nursing has never been solely physician-
based. Its identity includes independent caring responsibilities.
Teaching Point: Nursing began as practical caregiving long
before it became a profession.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing
(12th ed.). Ch. 1.
2) Nursing’s Heritage
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
,Stem:
A patient in rehabilitation says, “Nursing is just about giving
medicines and following orders.” The LPN responds with a brief
explanation of nursing’s roots. Which reply best reflects nursing
heritage?
Options:
A. “Nursing has always been limited to medication
administration.”
B. “Nursing includes caring, comfort, observation, and support,
not just tasks.”
C. “Nursing is mainly a support role without direct patient
contact.”
D. “Nursing began as a laboratory science.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
B is correct because nursing heritage includes direct caregiving,
comfort, and close observation of the patient. Those functions
remain central to basic nursing practice.
Rationales — Incorrect Options:
A is incorrect because medication administration is only one
part of nursing care. Nursing has always involved broader
patient support.
C is incorrect because direct patient contact has always been a
major part of nursing. Observation and comfort are key
functions.
, D is incorrect because nursing did not originate in laboratory
science. It developed from caregiving traditions.
Teaching Point: Nursing heritage includes holistic care, not just
technical tasks.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing
(12th ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Nursing’s Heritage
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
During a unit discussion, a student nurse says, “Early nursing
was important because it focused on helping people survive
illness with simple, practical care.” The instructor asks which
historical idea best supports this statement. What is the best
answer?
Options:
A. Early nursing emphasized comfort and basic care.
B. Early nursing focused mainly on advanced imaging
technology.
C. Early nursing depended on complex surgical procedures.
D. Early nursing avoided bedside care.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale — Correct Answer:
A is correct because early nursing centered on practical help
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Nursing’s Heritage
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
An LPN is orienting a new aide in a long-term care facility. The
aide asks where nursing originally came from. The LPN explains
that nursing developed first from everyday caregiving within
families and communities before becoming a formal profession.
Which statement by the aide shows correct understanding?
Options:
A. “Nursing began as a highly technical hospital specialty.”
,B. “Nursing grew from caring for the sick in homes and
communities.”
C. “Nursing started only after nursing schools were created.”
D. “Nursing originated as a physician-only service.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
B is correct because nursing’s heritage is rooted in informal
caregiving in homes, families, and communities. Formal
education and hospital-based practice came later.
Rationales — Incorrect Options:
A is incorrect because nursing did not begin as a specialized
technical hospital role. That development occurred much later.
C is incorrect because nursing existed before formal schools
were established. Education systematized a preexisting care
role.
D is incorrect because nursing has never been solely physician-
based. Its identity includes independent caring responsibilities.
Teaching Point: Nursing began as practical caregiving long
before it became a profession.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing
(12th ed.). Ch. 1.
2) Nursing’s Heritage
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
,Stem:
A patient in rehabilitation says, “Nursing is just about giving
medicines and following orders.” The LPN responds with a brief
explanation of nursing’s roots. Which reply best reflects nursing
heritage?
Options:
A. “Nursing has always been limited to medication
administration.”
B. “Nursing includes caring, comfort, observation, and support,
not just tasks.”
C. “Nursing is mainly a support role without direct patient
contact.”
D. “Nursing began as a laboratory science.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
B is correct because nursing heritage includes direct caregiving,
comfort, and close observation of the patient. Those functions
remain central to basic nursing practice.
Rationales — Incorrect Options:
A is incorrect because medication administration is only one
part of nursing care. Nursing has always involved broader
patient support.
C is incorrect because direct patient contact has always been a
major part of nursing. Observation and comfort are key
functions.
, D is incorrect because nursing did not originate in laboratory
science. It developed from caregiving traditions.
Teaching Point: Nursing heritage includes holistic care, not just
technical tasks.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing
(12th ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Nursing’s Heritage
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
During a unit discussion, a student nurse says, “Early nursing
was important because it focused on helping people survive
illness with simple, practical care.” The instructor asks which
historical idea best supports this statement. What is the best
answer?
Options:
A. Early nursing emphasized comfort and basic care.
B. Early nursing focused mainly on advanced imaging
technology.
C. Early nursing depended on complex surgical procedures.
D. Early nursing avoided bedside care.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale — Correct Answer:
A is correct because early nursing centered on practical help
