ROSDAHL'S TEXTBOOK OF BASIC
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Nursing’s Heritage and Clean Care
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
An LPN is caring for an older adult with pneumonia in a long-
term care facility. The patient asks why the nurse keeps the
bedside area uncluttered and insists on regular cleaning of
frequently touched surfaces. Which response best reflects
nursing’s heritage?
Options:
A. “These actions mainly improve the room’s appearance.”
,B. “These actions help reduce infection risk and support
recovery.”
C. “These actions are done only to follow housekeeping rules.”
D. “These actions are only needed for patients in isolation.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: Nursing’s heritage includes a strong emphasis on
cleanliness, safety, and promoting healing through the care
environment. Keeping the area clean and organized helps lower
the risk of infection and injury.
A: Appearance may improve, but that is not the main nursing
reason.
C: This is not just a housekeeping task; it is a basic nursing
responsibility.
D: Clean care is needed for all patients, not only those in
isolation.
Teaching Point:
Clean environments support healing and reduce infection risk.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
2) Why Study Nursing History?
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
,Stem:
During orientation, a new LPN says, “I do not see why nursing
history matters on today’s unit.” Which response by the
preceptor is best?
Options:
A. “History only matters for nurses working in leadership roles.”
B. “History helps explain current standards, roles, and
professional values.”
C. “History is important only for passing school exams.”
D. “History is unrelated to bedside care.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: Studying nursing history helps nurses understand how
professional responsibilities, standards, and patient-care values
developed. That knowledge supports safe and accountable
practice.
A: All nurses benefit from understanding the profession’s
development.
C: Nursing history is useful in practice, not just in school.
D: History shapes bedside care by explaining why nursing
priorities exist.
Teaching Point:
Nursing history explains why current practice standards exist.
, Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Applying Nightingale’s Principles
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
An LPN enters a postoperative patient’s room and notices poor
lighting, extra clutter on the floor, and a spilled cup of water
near the bed. Which action is the best first response?
Options:
A. Document the findings and leave them until the end of the
shift
B. Remove the clutter and clean the spill to improve safety
C. Ask the patient to ignore the mess until housekeeping arrives
D. Turn off the lights to help the patient rest
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: Nursing’s heritage stresses a healing environment.
Removing hazards promptly reduces fall risk and supports
patient safety, which is a priority for LPN care.
A: Delaying action leaves the patient at risk.
C: The nurse should not ignore a clear safety hazard.
D: The room should be safe and appropriately lit, not darkened
in a way that increases risk.
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Nursing’s Heritage and Clean Care
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
An LPN is caring for an older adult with pneumonia in a long-
term care facility. The patient asks why the nurse keeps the
bedside area uncluttered and insists on regular cleaning of
frequently touched surfaces. Which response best reflects
nursing’s heritage?
Options:
A. “These actions mainly improve the room’s appearance.”
,B. “These actions help reduce infection risk and support
recovery.”
C. “These actions are done only to follow housekeeping rules.”
D. “These actions are only needed for patients in isolation.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: Nursing’s heritage includes a strong emphasis on
cleanliness, safety, and promoting healing through the care
environment. Keeping the area clean and organized helps lower
the risk of infection and injury.
A: Appearance may improve, but that is not the main nursing
reason.
C: This is not just a housekeeping task; it is a basic nursing
responsibility.
D: Clean care is needed for all patients, not only those in
isolation.
Teaching Point:
Clean environments support healing and reduce infection risk.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
2) Why Study Nursing History?
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
,Stem:
During orientation, a new LPN says, “I do not see why nursing
history matters on today’s unit.” Which response by the
preceptor is best?
Options:
A. “History only matters for nurses working in leadership roles.”
B. “History helps explain current standards, roles, and
professional values.”
C. “History is important only for passing school exams.”
D. “History is unrelated to bedside care.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: Studying nursing history helps nurses understand how
professional responsibilities, standards, and patient-care values
developed. That knowledge supports safe and accountable
practice.
A: All nurses benefit from understanding the profession’s
development.
C: Nursing history is useful in practice, not just in school.
D: History shapes bedside care by explaining why nursing
priorities exist.
Teaching Point:
Nursing history explains why current practice standards exist.
, Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Applying Nightingale’s Principles
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
An LPN enters a postoperative patient’s room and notices poor
lighting, extra clutter on the floor, and a spilled cup of water
near the bed. Which action is the best first response?
Options:
A. Document the findings and leave them until the end of the
shift
B. Remove the clutter and clean the spill to improve safety
C. Ask the patient to ignore the mess until housekeeping arrives
D. Turn off the lights to help the patient rest
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: Nursing’s heritage stresses a healing environment.
Removing hazards promptly reduces fall risk and supports
patient safety, which is a priority for LPN care.
A: Delaying action leaves the patient at risk.
C: The nurse should not ignore a clear safety hazard.
D: The room should be safe and appropriately lit, not darkened
in a way that increases risk.
