ROSDAHL'S TEXTBOOK OF BASIC
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Nursing’s Heritage: Environmental Priorities
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
An LPN is caring for an older adult in a long-term care facility
who has a fever and is resting in a cluttered, poorly ventilated
room. The patient’s daughter asks why the nurse is opening the
window and removing extra items from the bedside table.
Which response best reflects the heritage of nursing?
Options:
A. “These actions reduce environmental stress and support
healing.”
,B. “This is mainly done to prevent the spread of infection
through the air.”
C. “The nurse is making the room look more organized for the
family.”
D. “This helps the patient sleep by making the room darker.”
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct: Nursing heritage emphasizes that the environment
affects healing. Improving ventilation, reducing clutter, and
promoting comfort reflect a basic nursing principle associated
with early nursing leaders.
Incorrect B: Air movement alone is not the main purpose of this
action in this scenario. It may support comfort, but the key
concept is the healing environment.
Incorrect C: Organization may be a side effect, but this does not
explain the nursing rationale.
Incorrect D: Lighting is not the focus of the intervention
described.
Teaching Point:
A healing environment supports recovery and reduces stress.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
2) Heritage Applied to Daily Care
,Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
During morning care, an LPN notices a postoperative patient is
anxious because the room is noisy and the call light is out of
reach. Which action best reflects nursing heritage principles?
Options:
A. Move the call light within reach and reduce unnecessary
noise.
B. Tell the patient to rest because anxiety is expected after
surgery.
C. Document the concern and wait until the next round.
D. Ask the family to leave without explaining the reason.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct: Nursing heritage emphasizes comfort, safety, and an
environment that promotes healing. Ensuring access to the call
light and reducing noise are appropriate bedside nursing
actions.
Incorrect B: Reassurance alone does not address the
environmental stressor.
Incorrect C: Delaying action is unsafe when a patient cannot
easily summon help.
Incorrect D: Family presence may be supportive; removing
them without assessment or explanation is not appropriate.
, Teaching Point:
Safe surroundings are part of therapeutic nursing care.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Florence Nightingale Concept
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
An LPN is teaching a new nursing assistant why hand hygiene,
clean linens, and adequate fresh air matter on a medical-
surgical unit. Which idea from nursing heritage is being
reflected?
Options:
A. Healing is influenced by the environment.
B. Nurses should avoid changing the patient’s surroundings.
C. Nursing care should focus only on medication administration.
D. A patient’s recovery depends mostly on family support.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct: One major nursing heritage concept is that the
environment can promote healing. Cleanliness, fresh air, and
orderly surroundings are foundational nursing ideas.
Incorrect B: Nursing often requires modifying the environment
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Nursing’s Heritage: Environmental Priorities
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
An LPN is caring for an older adult in a long-term care facility
who has a fever and is resting in a cluttered, poorly ventilated
room. The patient’s daughter asks why the nurse is opening the
window and removing extra items from the bedside table.
Which response best reflects the heritage of nursing?
Options:
A. “These actions reduce environmental stress and support
healing.”
,B. “This is mainly done to prevent the spread of infection
through the air.”
C. “The nurse is making the room look more organized for the
family.”
D. “This helps the patient sleep by making the room darker.”
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct: Nursing heritage emphasizes that the environment
affects healing. Improving ventilation, reducing clutter, and
promoting comfort reflect a basic nursing principle associated
with early nursing leaders.
Incorrect B: Air movement alone is not the main purpose of this
action in this scenario. It may support comfort, but the key
concept is the healing environment.
Incorrect C: Organization may be a side effect, but this does not
explain the nursing rationale.
Incorrect D: Lighting is not the focus of the intervention
described.
Teaching Point:
A healing environment supports recovery and reduces stress.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
2) Heritage Applied to Daily Care
,Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
During morning care, an LPN notices a postoperative patient is
anxious because the room is noisy and the call light is out of
reach. Which action best reflects nursing heritage principles?
Options:
A. Move the call light within reach and reduce unnecessary
noise.
B. Tell the patient to rest because anxiety is expected after
surgery.
C. Document the concern and wait until the next round.
D. Ask the family to leave without explaining the reason.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct: Nursing heritage emphasizes comfort, safety, and an
environment that promotes healing. Ensuring access to the call
light and reducing noise are appropriate bedside nursing
actions.
Incorrect B: Reassurance alone does not address the
environmental stressor.
Incorrect C: Delaying action is unsafe when a patient cannot
easily summon help.
Incorrect D: Family presence may be supportive; removing
them without assessment or explanation is not appropriate.
, Teaching Point:
Safe surroundings are part of therapeutic nursing care.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Florence Nightingale Concept
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
An LPN is teaching a new nursing assistant why hand hygiene,
clean linens, and adequate fresh air matter on a medical-
surgical unit. Which idea from nursing heritage is being
reflected?
Options:
A. Healing is influenced by the environment.
B. Nurses should avoid changing the patient’s surroundings.
C. Nursing care should focus only on medication administration.
D. A patient’s recovery depends mostly on family support.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct: One major nursing heritage concept is that the
environment can promote healing. Cleanliness, fresh air, and
orderly surroundings are foundational nursing ideas.
Incorrect B: Nursing often requires modifying the environment
