FOUNDATIONS AND ADULT HEALTH
NURSING
9TH EDITION
• Author(S)Kim Cooper; Kelly Gosnell
TEST BANK
1️⃣
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Evolution of Nursing — History of
Nursing and Nursing Education
Question Stem: A newly hired practical nurse (LPN/LVN) tells
you that her nursing program was "approved by the state."
Which action by the nurse manager best verifies the program's
status and protects patient safety?
A. Ask the nurse to provide a copy of her diploma.
B. Check the state board of nursing website for program
approval and licensure eligibility.
C. Accept the nurse's verbal statement and schedule
orientation.
,D. Request contact information for a faculty member to confirm
completion.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• B (Correct): State boards of nursing maintain lists of
approved programs and licensure eligibility; verifying
ensures the graduate met regulatory standards.
• A: A diploma shows completion but not whether the
program is state-approved or whether the graduate is
eligible for licensure.
• C: Accepting a verbal statement risks employing someone
who may not meet statutory requirements—unsafe.
• D: Contacting faculty may confirm completion but is less
direct than using the authoritative state board list.
Teaching Point: Verify program approval and licensure eligibility
via the state board of nursing.
Citation: Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2023). Foundations and
Adult Health Nursing (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
2️⃣
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Evolution of Nursing — Care of the Sick
During Early Civilization
,Question Stem: A student asks why nursing has historically
emphasized cleanliness and environmental control. Which
historical example best supports the importance of this
principle?
A. Use of herbs for symptom relief in ancient times.
B. Florence Nightingale’s focus on sanitation during the Crimean
War.
C. Religious orders providing spiritual care for the ill.
D. Apprenticeships in home remedies during early civilization.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• B (Correct): Nightingale demonstrated that sanitation,
ventilation, and environmental control reduced infection
and mortality—foundational to modern nursing.
• A: Herbs address symptoms but do not highlight
environmental control.
• C: Spiritual care is important but not the primary historical
driver of sanitation practices.
• D: Apprenticeships provided skills but didn’t emphasize the
scientific link between environment and health.
Teaching Point: Environmental control (sanitation, ventilation)
reduces infection and improves outcomes.
Citation: Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2023). Foundations and
Adult Health Nursing (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
, 3️⃣
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Evolution of Nursing — Changes in
Nursing During the 20th Century
Question Stem: A charge nurse is mentoring a new graduate
about professionalization of nursing. Which historical change
had the largest effect on today's nursing roles and education?
A. Decline in home births.
B. Emergence of nursing research and standardized education.
C. Increased use of herbal medicine.
D. Reduced hospital lengths of stay.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• B (Correct): The 20th century saw development of formal
education, research, and professional standards—shaping
roles, competencies, and evidence-based practice.
• A: Decline in home births changed care settings but less
directly impacted professionalization.
• C: Herbal medicine didn’t drive modern nursing education.
• D: Shorter stays affect care delivery but are downstream
from formal education and professionalization.
Teaching Point: Nursing professionalization arose from
standardized education and research development.
NURSING
9TH EDITION
• Author(S)Kim Cooper; Kelly Gosnell
TEST BANK
1️⃣
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Evolution of Nursing — History of
Nursing and Nursing Education
Question Stem: A newly hired practical nurse (LPN/LVN) tells
you that her nursing program was "approved by the state."
Which action by the nurse manager best verifies the program's
status and protects patient safety?
A. Ask the nurse to provide a copy of her diploma.
B. Check the state board of nursing website for program
approval and licensure eligibility.
C. Accept the nurse's verbal statement and schedule
orientation.
,D. Request contact information for a faculty member to confirm
completion.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• B (Correct): State boards of nursing maintain lists of
approved programs and licensure eligibility; verifying
ensures the graduate met regulatory standards.
• A: A diploma shows completion but not whether the
program is state-approved or whether the graduate is
eligible for licensure.
• C: Accepting a verbal statement risks employing someone
who may not meet statutory requirements—unsafe.
• D: Contacting faculty may confirm completion but is less
direct than using the authoritative state board list.
Teaching Point: Verify program approval and licensure eligibility
via the state board of nursing.
Citation: Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2023). Foundations and
Adult Health Nursing (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
2️⃣
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Evolution of Nursing — Care of the Sick
During Early Civilization
,Question Stem: A student asks why nursing has historically
emphasized cleanliness and environmental control. Which
historical example best supports the importance of this
principle?
A. Use of herbs for symptom relief in ancient times.
B. Florence Nightingale’s focus on sanitation during the Crimean
War.
C. Religious orders providing spiritual care for the ill.
D. Apprenticeships in home remedies during early civilization.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• B (Correct): Nightingale demonstrated that sanitation,
ventilation, and environmental control reduced infection
and mortality—foundational to modern nursing.
• A: Herbs address symptoms but do not highlight
environmental control.
• C: Spiritual care is important but not the primary historical
driver of sanitation practices.
• D: Apprenticeships provided skills but didn’t emphasize the
scientific link between environment and health.
Teaching Point: Environmental control (sanitation, ventilation)
reduces infection and improves outcomes.
Citation: Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2023). Foundations and
Adult Health Nursing (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
, 3️⃣
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Evolution of Nursing — Changes in
Nursing During the 20th Century
Question Stem: A charge nurse is mentoring a new graduate
about professionalization of nursing. Which historical change
had the largest effect on today's nursing roles and education?
A. Decline in home births.
B. Emergence of nursing research and standardized education.
C. Increased use of herbal medicine.
D. Reduced hospital lengths of stay.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• B (Correct): The 20th century saw development of formal
education, research, and professional standards—shaping
roles, competencies, and evidence-based practice.
• A: Decline in home births changed care settings but less
directly impacted professionalization.
• C: Herbal medicine didn’t drive modern nursing education.
• D: Shorter stays affect care delivery but are downstream
from formal education and professionalization.
Teaching Point: Nursing professionalization arose from
standardized education and research development.
