ROSDAHL'S TEXTBOOK OF BASIC
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1. Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s
Heritage
Stem: A resident in a long-term care facility is recovering
from pneumonia, but the room is noisy, poorly ventilated,
and cluttered with extra supplies. Which action best
reflects the nursing heritage associated with Florence
Nightingale?
Options:
A. Open the window slightly, reduce noise, and remove
unnecessary clutter
B. Give the resident extra fluids without checking the care
, plan
C. Keep the room dark and quiet by turning off all lights
D. Ask the resident to remain in bed all day without
ambulation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale — Correct Answer: This reflects the historic
nursing emphasis on a clean, quiet, well-ventilated healing
environment. Environmental support is a basic nursing
intervention that promotes recovery and comfort.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
B. Extra fluids may be helpful, but the action is not the best
answer to the environmental problem.
C. Darkness is not therapeutic when it reduces safety and
assessment visibility.
D. Prolonged immobility increases complications and is not
supported by the scenario.
Teaching Point: A healing environment supports recovery
and patient safety.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s textbook of basic
nursing (12th ed.). Ch. 1.
2. Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Observation
and Reporting
Stem: An LPN assesses a postoperative patient and notes
pale skin, a pulse that is faster than baseline, and reduced
urine output. What is the most appropriate action?
Options:
A. Report the findings promptly to the RN
, B. Recheck the vital signs at the end of the shift only
C. Tell the patient to rest because this is expected after
surgery
D. Document the findings and take no further action
Correct Answer: A
Rationale — Correct Answer: These are potentially
abnormal findings that require prompt communication.
LPNs must recognize changes and report concerning data
to the RN for follow-up.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
B. Delaying follow-up may allow a developing complication
to worsen.
C. These findings are not automatically expected and
should not be dismissed.
D. Documentation alone is not enough when assessment
data are abnormal.
Teaching Point: Abnormal changes must be reported, not
just recorded.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s textbook of basic
nursing (12th ed.). Ch. 1.
3. Reference: Ch. 1 — Nursing Insignia — Nursing Pin
Stem: During a pinning ceremony, a newly graduated
practical nursing student receives a pin from the school.
Later, a patient asks what the pin means. What is the best
response?
Options:
A. It shows completion of the nursing program and
, professional identity
B. It is required by law for every nurse to wear on duty
C. It proves the nurse has authority to prescribe
medications
D. It is only decorative and has no meaning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale — Correct Answer: A nursing pin traditionally
symbolizes graduation, achievement, and connection to
the school or program. It is part of nursing heritage and
professional identity.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
B. Pins are not legally required uniforms or license
documents.
C. Prescribing is outside LPN scope and is not indicated by
a pin.
D. The pin has symbolic meaning and professional
significance.
Teaching Point: Nursing symbols represent education,
identity, and tradition.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s textbook of basic
nursing (12th ed.). Ch. 1.
4. Reference: Ch. 1 — Nursing Insignia — The Lamp
Stem: A student nurse asks why a lamp is often included in
nursing ceremonies. Which explanation is most accurate?
Options:
A. It honors the tradition of caring for patients during the
night
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1. Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s
Heritage
Stem: A resident in a long-term care facility is recovering
from pneumonia, but the room is noisy, poorly ventilated,
and cluttered with extra supplies. Which action best
reflects the nursing heritage associated with Florence
Nightingale?
Options:
A. Open the window slightly, reduce noise, and remove
unnecessary clutter
B. Give the resident extra fluids without checking the care
, plan
C. Keep the room dark and quiet by turning off all lights
D. Ask the resident to remain in bed all day without
ambulation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale — Correct Answer: This reflects the historic
nursing emphasis on a clean, quiet, well-ventilated healing
environment. Environmental support is a basic nursing
intervention that promotes recovery and comfort.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
B. Extra fluids may be helpful, but the action is not the best
answer to the environmental problem.
C. Darkness is not therapeutic when it reduces safety and
assessment visibility.
D. Prolonged immobility increases complications and is not
supported by the scenario.
Teaching Point: A healing environment supports recovery
and patient safety.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s textbook of basic
nursing (12th ed.). Ch. 1.
2. Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Observation
and Reporting
Stem: An LPN assesses a postoperative patient and notes
pale skin, a pulse that is faster than baseline, and reduced
urine output. What is the most appropriate action?
Options:
A. Report the findings promptly to the RN
, B. Recheck the vital signs at the end of the shift only
C. Tell the patient to rest because this is expected after
surgery
D. Document the findings and take no further action
Correct Answer: A
Rationale — Correct Answer: These are potentially
abnormal findings that require prompt communication.
LPNs must recognize changes and report concerning data
to the RN for follow-up.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
B. Delaying follow-up may allow a developing complication
to worsen.
C. These findings are not automatically expected and
should not be dismissed.
D. Documentation alone is not enough when assessment
data are abnormal.
Teaching Point: Abnormal changes must be reported, not
just recorded.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s textbook of basic
nursing (12th ed.). Ch. 1.
3. Reference: Ch. 1 — Nursing Insignia — Nursing Pin
Stem: During a pinning ceremony, a newly graduated
practical nursing student receives a pin from the school.
Later, a patient asks what the pin means. What is the best
response?
Options:
A. It shows completion of the nursing program and
, professional identity
B. It is required by law for every nurse to wear on duty
C. It proves the nurse has authority to prescribe
medications
D. It is only decorative and has no meaning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale — Correct Answer: A nursing pin traditionally
symbolizes graduation, achievement, and connection to
the school or program. It is part of nursing heritage and
professional identity.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
B. Pins are not legally required uniforms or license
documents.
C. Prescribing is outside LPN scope and is not indicated by
a pin.
D. The pin has symbolic meaning and professional
significance.
Teaching Point: Nursing symbols represent education,
identity, and tradition.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s textbook of basic
nursing (12th ed.). Ch. 1.
4. Reference: Ch. 1 — Nursing Insignia — The Lamp
Stem: A student nurse asks why a lamp is often included in
nursing ceremonies. Which explanation is most accurate?
Options:
A. It honors the tradition of caring for patients during the
night
