ROSDAHL'S TEXTBOOK OF BASIC
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Nursing’s heritage: purpose of early nursing care
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 why early nursing was considered an essential service
rather than “just helping sick people.” The LPN explains that
,nursing developed because communities needed people to care
for the sick, injured, and vulnerable. Which statement best
reflects the historical purpose of nursing?
A. Nursing developed primarily as a way to replace physicians
B. Nursing evolved to meet basic human needs for care and
comfort
C. Nursing was created to focus mainly on hospital management
D. Nursing began as a specialty for providing diagnostic testing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Nursing’s heritage is rooted in meeting basic human needs,
especially care, comfort, hygiene, and support for those who
are ill or vulnerable. This reflects the foundational purpose of
nursing across history. For the LPN, understanding this helps
reinforce the role of direct care in patient well-being.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A. Nursing did not develop to replace physicians; it developed
as a distinct caring profession.
C. Hospital management is not the historical origin of nursing.
D. Diagnostic testing is not the original purpose of nursing.
Teaching Point:
Nursing began with caring for human needs, not with medical
diagnosis.
,Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
2) Florence Nightingale’s contribution
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
A student nurse is asked why Florence Nightingale is
remembered as a major nursing leader. The student says, “She
was important because she improved nursing by using
observation and sanitation.” Which response best supports that
statement?
A. She taught that nurses should avoid documenting patient
findings
B. She emphasized clean environments and careful observation
of patients
C. She promoted nursing as only a religious calling
D. She believed nursing should be limited to physician assistants
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Florence Nightingale is associated with sanitation, clean
environments, and careful observation of patients. These ideas
helped shape modern nursing practice and improved outcomes.
An LPN still uses observation and cleanliness as essential parts
of basic care.
, Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A. Nightingale supported careful observation, not avoiding
documentation.
C. Nursing has religious roots, but Nightingale’s influence
extended beyond that.
D. She did not define nursing as a physician assistant role.
Teaching Point:
Clean care and observation are central to nursing heritage.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Nursing’s image and public trust
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing in the
United States
Stem:
During clinical orientation, an LPN notices that a coworker
speaks disrespectfully about patients in the hallway. The
supervisor later reminds staff that nursing has a long history of
public trust. Which action best protects the profession’s image?
A. Discuss patient problems loudly so everyone learns from
them
B. Maintain confidentiality and speak respectfully about
patients
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Nursing’s heritage: purpose of early nursing care
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 why early nursing was considered an essential service
rather than “just helping sick people.” The LPN explains that
,nursing developed because communities needed people to care
for the sick, injured, and vulnerable. Which statement best
reflects the historical purpose of nursing?
A. Nursing developed primarily as a way to replace physicians
B. Nursing evolved to meet basic human needs for care and
comfort
C. Nursing was created to focus mainly on hospital management
D. Nursing began as a specialty for providing diagnostic testing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Nursing’s heritage is rooted in meeting basic human needs,
especially care, comfort, hygiene, and support for those who
are ill or vulnerable. This reflects the foundational purpose of
nursing across history. For the LPN, understanding this helps
reinforce the role of direct care in patient well-being.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A. Nursing did not develop to replace physicians; it developed
as a distinct caring profession.
C. Hospital management is not the historical origin of nursing.
D. Diagnostic testing is not the original purpose of nursing.
Teaching Point:
Nursing began with caring for human needs, not with medical
diagnosis.
,Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
2) Florence Nightingale’s contribution
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Stem:
A student nurse is asked why Florence Nightingale is
remembered as a major nursing leader. The student says, “She
was important because she improved nursing by using
observation and sanitation.” Which response best supports that
statement?
A. She taught that nurses should avoid documenting patient
findings
B. She emphasized clean environments and careful observation
of patients
C. She promoted nursing as only a religious calling
D. She believed nursing should be limited to physician assistants
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Florence Nightingale is associated with sanitation, clean
environments, and careful observation of patients. These ideas
helped shape modern nursing practice and improved outcomes.
An LPN still uses observation and cleanliness as essential parts
of basic care.
, Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A. Nightingale supported careful observation, not avoiding
documentation.
C. Nursing has religious roots, but Nightingale’s influence
extended beyond that.
D. She did not define nursing as a physician assistant role.
Teaching Point:
Clean care and observation are central to nursing heritage.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Nursing’s image and public trust
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing in the
United States
Stem:
During clinical orientation, an LPN notices that a coworker
speaks disrespectfully about patients in the hallway. The
supervisor later reminds staff that nursing has a long history of
public trust. Which action best protects the profession’s image?
A. Discuss patient problems loudly so everyone learns from
them
B. Maintain confidentiality and speak respectfully about
patients
