ROSDAHL'S TEXTBOOK OF BASIC
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Reference
Ch. 1 — Nursing Heritage — Florence Nightingale’s
environmental principles
Stem:
An LPN is caring for several postoperative patients in a crowded
surgical unit. One patient has soiled linens, another has a room
that feels stuffy, and a third is resting near overflowing trash.
The charge nurse reminds the staff that older nursing principles
still guide safe care today. Which action best reflects that
heritage?
,Options:
A. Delay room care until the end of the shift
B. Replace soiled linens and improve room ventilation
C. Offer extra pain medication to reduce discomfort
D. Limit visitor access only after the RN arrives
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
B is correct. Cleanliness, fresh air, and an orderly
environment are classic nursing principles linked to nursing’s
heritage. These actions help reduce infection risk and support
recovery, which are appropriate LPN-level interventions.
A is incorrect. Delaying basic environmental care can
increase discomfort and infection risk.
C is incorrect. Pain medication is not the primary response
to an unsafe environment.
D is incorrect. Visitor control may help in some situations,
but it does not address the immediate environmental problems.
Teaching Point:
A clean, well-ventilated environment supports healing and
reduces infection risk.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (n.d.). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
,2) Reference
Ch. 1 — Nursing Heritage — Care as a human service
Stem:
A long-term care resident tells the LPN, “I hate needing help
with bathing now.” The resident seems embarrassed and
withdrawn. Which response best reflects the humanistic roots
of nursing?
Options:
A. “You should be used to this by now.”
B. “I will give you privacy and help you at your pace.”
C. “Your family should do this for you instead.”
D. “Bathing is not a priority today.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
B is correct. Respect, dignity, and individualized care are
central to nursing’s heritage. Giving privacy and allowing the
resident to participate as able supports both emotional comfort
and basic care.
A is incorrect. This is dismissive and lacks therapeutic
communication.
C is incorrect. Family support may help, but the nurse
should not shift responsibility in a disrespectful way.
D is incorrect. Hygiene remains an important basic need
and should not be ignored without a clinical reason.
, Teaching Point:
Preserve dignity while assisting with essential daily care.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (n.d.). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Reference
Ch. 1 — Nursing in the United States — Formal nursing
education
Stem:
A student nurse asks why modern nursing is different from the
informal caregiving that existed long ago. The instructor
explains that nursing in the United States became more
professional when education and standards expanded. Which
change best reflects that shift?
Options:
A. Care was provided only by physicians
B. Training became organized through nursing schools
C. Nurses stopped working in hospitals
D. Care became limited to home settings
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
B is correct. Organized nursing education helped transform
nursing into a recognized profession with defined knowledge
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Reference
Ch. 1 — Nursing Heritage — Florence Nightingale’s
environmental principles
Stem:
An LPN is caring for several postoperative patients in a crowded
surgical unit. One patient has soiled linens, another has a room
that feels stuffy, and a third is resting near overflowing trash.
The charge nurse reminds the staff that older nursing principles
still guide safe care today. Which action best reflects that
heritage?
,Options:
A. Delay room care until the end of the shift
B. Replace soiled linens and improve room ventilation
C. Offer extra pain medication to reduce discomfort
D. Limit visitor access only after the RN arrives
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
B is correct. Cleanliness, fresh air, and an orderly
environment are classic nursing principles linked to nursing’s
heritage. These actions help reduce infection risk and support
recovery, which are appropriate LPN-level interventions.
A is incorrect. Delaying basic environmental care can
increase discomfort and infection risk.
C is incorrect. Pain medication is not the primary response
to an unsafe environment.
D is incorrect. Visitor control may help in some situations,
but it does not address the immediate environmental problems.
Teaching Point:
A clean, well-ventilated environment supports healing and
reduces infection risk.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (n.d.). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
,2) Reference
Ch. 1 — Nursing Heritage — Care as a human service
Stem:
A long-term care resident tells the LPN, “I hate needing help
with bathing now.” The resident seems embarrassed and
withdrawn. Which response best reflects the humanistic roots
of nursing?
Options:
A. “You should be used to this by now.”
B. “I will give you privacy and help you at your pace.”
C. “Your family should do this for you instead.”
D. “Bathing is not a priority today.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
B is correct. Respect, dignity, and individualized care are
central to nursing’s heritage. Giving privacy and allowing the
resident to participate as able supports both emotional comfort
and basic care.
A is incorrect. This is dismissive and lacks therapeutic
communication.
C is incorrect. Family support may help, but the nurse
should not shift responsibility in a disrespectful way.
D is incorrect. Hygiene remains an important basic need
and should not be ignored without a clinical reason.
, Teaching Point:
Preserve dignity while assisting with essential daily care.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (n.d.). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Reference
Ch. 1 — Nursing in the United States — Formal nursing
education
Stem:
A student nurse asks why modern nursing is different from the
informal caregiving that existed long ago. The instructor
explains that nursing in the United States became more
professional when education and standards expanded. Which
change best reflects that shift?
Options:
A. Care was provided only by physicians
B. Training became organized through nursing schools
C. Nurses stopped working in hospitals
D. Care became limited to home settings
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
B is correct. Organized nursing education helped transform
nursing into a recognized profession with defined knowledge
