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:
A practical nursing student is caring for an older adult who asks
why nurses use hand hygiene and clean technique so
consistently. The student explains that modern nursing grew
from a tradition of caring, protecting, and preventing harm to
the sick. Which response best reflects that heritage?
A. Nursing began as a profession that focused mainly on
physician assistance.
,B. Nursing developed from a commitment to caring for the sick
and preventing suffering.
C. Nursing was created to perform medical diagnoses
independently.
D. Nursing started as a hospital-based technical trade only.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Nursing’s heritage is grounded in caring for people who are ill,
vulnerable, or injured and in preventing harm. This foundation
supports today’s emphasis on safety, cleanliness, comfort, and
protection from complications.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A. Nursing has never been limited to physician assistance; its
identity includes direct patient care and advocacy.
C. Diagnostic decision-making is not the primary historical basis
of nursing, especially at the LPN/LVN level.
D. Nursing predates modern hospitals and developed from
caregiving traditions, not only technical tasks.
Teaching Point:
Nursing originated in caring and protection, not just task
performance.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (n.d.). 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:
An LPN/LVN is assigned to a resident who is weak, anxious, and
afraid of falling. The nurse provides reassurance, keeps the call
light within reach, and assists with toileting. Which nursing
heritage principle is most clearly demonstrated?
A. Promoting medical independence
B. Providing comfort and protection
C. Performing complex assessment
D. Delegating all care to family
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Comfort and protection are central to nursing’s heritage.
Assisting with safety needs and reducing anxiety reflects the
historic role of nursing in preserving dignity and preventing
injury.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A. Nursing supports patient independence, but the main
principle shown here is comfort and safety.
C. Complex assessment is not the best match for this situation
and is not the focus of the stem.
D. Family involvement may help, but the nurse remains
responsible for safe care.
, Teaching Point:
Comfort, safety, and dignity are core nursing values.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (n.d.). 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:
A client in home care says, “I thought nursing was only about
giving medications.” The practical nurse explains that the
profession has always involved more than medications. Which
action best reflects that broader heritage?
A. Teaching the client to recognize signs of infection
B. Ordering diagnostic tests for the client
C. Prescribing a new antibiotic
D. Changing the client’s medical diagnosis
Correct Answer: A
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Teaching is a major part of nursing care and reflects the
profession’s longstanding focus on prevention and health
maintenance. LPN/LVNs often reinforce teaching that helps
clients stay safe and notice problems early.
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1. Nursing’s heritage
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
A practical nursing student is caring for an older adult who asks
why nurses use hand hygiene and clean technique so
consistently. The student explains that modern nursing grew
from a tradition of caring, protecting, and preventing harm to
the sick. Which response best reflects that heritage?
A. Nursing began as a profession that focused mainly on
physician assistance.
,B. Nursing developed from a commitment to caring for the sick
and preventing suffering.
C. Nursing was created to perform medical diagnoses
independently.
D. Nursing started as a hospital-based technical trade only.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Nursing’s heritage is grounded in caring for people who are ill,
vulnerable, or injured and in preventing harm. This foundation
supports today’s emphasis on safety, cleanliness, comfort, and
protection from complications.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A. Nursing has never been limited to physician assistance; its
identity includes direct patient care and advocacy.
C. Diagnostic decision-making is not the primary historical basis
of nursing, especially at the LPN/LVN level.
D. Nursing predates modern hospitals and developed from
caregiving traditions, not only technical tasks.
Teaching Point:
Nursing originated in caring and protection, not just task
performance.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (n.d.). 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:
An LPN/LVN is assigned to a resident who is weak, anxious, and
afraid of falling. The nurse provides reassurance, keeps the call
light within reach, and assists with toileting. Which nursing
heritage principle is most clearly demonstrated?
A. Promoting medical independence
B. Providing comfort and protection
C. Performing complex assessment
D. Delegating all care to family
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Comfort and protection are central to nursing’s heritage.
Assisting with safety needs and reducing anxiety reflects the
historic role of nursing in preserving dignity and preventing
injury.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A. Nursing supports patient independence, but the main
principle shown here is comfort and safety.
C. Complex assessment is not the best match for this situation
and is not the focus of the stem.
D. Family involvement may help, but the nurse remains
responsible for safe care.
, Teaching Point:
Comfort, safety, and dignity are core nursing values.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (n.d.). 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:
A client in home care says, “I thought nursing was only about
giving medications.” The practical nurse explains that the
profession has always involved more than medications. Which
action best reflects that broader heritage?
A. Teaching the client to recognize signs of infection
B. Ordering diagnostic tests for the client
C. Prescribing a new antibiotic
D. Changing the client’s medical diagnosis
Correct Answer: A
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Teaching is a major part of nursing care and reflects the
profession’s longstanding focus on prevention and health
maintenance. LPN/LVNs often reinforce teaching that helps
clients stay safe and notice problems early.
