FOUNDATIONS AND ADULT HEALTH
NURSING
9TH EDITION
• Author(S)Kim Cooper; Kelly Gosnell
TEST BANK
1
Reference
Ch. 1 — History of Nursing and Nursing Education (Unit I: The
Evolution of Nursing)
Question Stem
A licensed vocational nurse (LVN/LPN) in a long-term care
facility notes that new documentation technologies can
improve care accuracy. Which action best demonstrates
application of historical nursing advancements to contemporary
practice?
A. Refuse the new system until all staff receive the same
training.
B. Volunteer to pilot the electronic documentation for one
,resident and report outcomes.
C. Continue using paper records because it is the tried-and-true
method.
D. Ask the facility to hire additional clerical staff to enter data
instead.
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
• Correct (B): Piloting the electronic system and reporting
outcomes applies the historical trend of nursing adopting
innovations to improve care quality and safety; it allows
evaluation before wider implementation.
• Incorrect (A): Waiting for universal training delays patient-
benefit and doesn’t advance evidence-based adoption;
nursing historically embraced phased implementation.
• Incorrect (C): Persisting with paper ignores demonstrated
safety/efficiency gains and resists progressive change.
• Incorrect (D): Delegating documentation to nonclinical
clerical staff removes nursing responsibility for accuracy
and continuity of care.
Teaching Point
Nurses lead safe adoption of innovations by piloting, evaluating,
and reporting outcomes.
,Citation (simplified APA)
Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2023). Foundations and Adult Health
Nursing (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
2
Reference
Ch. 1 — Care of the Sick During Early Civilization
Question Stem
A nursing instructor asks students to analyze how the role of
early caregivers influences modern nursing ethics. Which
student interpretation best reflects that historical influence?
A. Early caregivers focused on rituals, so modern nursing
prioritizes spiritual care solely.
B. Early caregiving built community responsibility, informing
nursing’s commitment to advocacy and patient-centered care.
C. Ancient practices are irrelevant because modern medicine is
science-based.
D. Early caregivers were untrained; thus, modern nursing rejects
any traditional practices.
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
, • Correct (B): Early caregiving emphasized community and
moral duty, shaping nursing’s ethical focus on advocacy
and holistic, patient-centered care.
• Incorrect (A): While spiritual practices existed, modern
nursing does not prioritize spirituality exclusively.
• Incorrect (C): Dismissing historical roots ignores how
values and roles evolved alongside science.
• Incorrect (D): Although early caregivers lacked formal
training, contemporary nursing integrates useful traditional
concepts where evidence supports them.
Teaching Point
Historic caregiving shaped nursing’s ethical emphasis on
advocacy and holistic care.
Citation (simplified APA)
Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2023). Foundations and Adult Health
Nursing (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
3
Reference
Ch. 1 — Changes in Nursing During the 20th Century
Question Stem
A hospital prepares a staff education session about the 20th-
century shift to scientific, evidence-based nursing. Which
outcome best demonstrates nurses have integrated that shift?
NURSING
9TH EDITION
• Author(S)Kim Cooper; Kelly Gosnell
TEST BANK
1
Reference
Ch. 1 — History of Nursing and Nursing Education (Unit I: The
Evolution of Nursing)
Question Stem
A licensed vocational nurse (LVN/LPN) in a long-term care
facility notes that new documentation technologies can
improve care accuracy. Which action best demonstrates
application of historical nursing advancements to contemporary
practice?
A. Refuse the new system until all staff receive the same
training.
B. Volunteer to pilot the electronic documentation for one
,resident and report outcomes.
C. Continue using paper records because it is the tried-and-true
method.
D. Ask the facility to hire additional clerical staff to enter data
instead.
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
• Correct (B): Piloting the electronic system and reporting
outcomes applies the historical trend of nursing adopting
innovations to improve care quality and safety; it allows
evaluation before wider implementation.
• Incorrect (A): Waiting for universal training delays patient-
benefit and doesn’t advance evidence-based adoption;
nursing historically embraced phased implementation.
• Incorrect (C): Persisting with paper ignores demonstrated
safety/efficiency gains and resists progressive change.
• Incorrect (D): Delegating documentation to nonclinical
clerical staff removes nursing responsibility for accuracy
and continuity of care.
Teaching Point
Nurses lead safe adoption of innovations by piloting, evaluating,
and reporting outcomes.
,Citation (simplified APA)
Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2023). Foundations and Adult Health
Nursing (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
2
Reference
Ch. 1 — Care of the Sick During Early Civilization
Question Stem
A nursing instructor asks students to analyze how the role of
early caregivers influences modern nursing ethics. Which
student interpretation best reflects that historical influence?
A. Early caregivers focused on rituals, so modern nursing
prioritizes spiritual care solely.
B. Early caregiving built community responsibility, informing
nursing’s commitment to advocacy and patient-centered care.
C. Ancient practices are irrelevant because modern medicine is
science-based.
D. Early caregivers were untrained; thus, modern nursing rejects
any traditional practices.
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
, • Correct (B): Early caregiving emphasized community and
moral duty, shaping nursing’s ethical focus on advocacy
and holistic, patient-centered care.
• Incorrect (A): While spiritual practices existed, modern
nursing does not prioritize spirituality exclusively.
• Incorrect (C): Dismissing historical roots ignores how
values and roles evolved alongside science.
• Incorrect (D): Although early caregivers lacked formal
training, contemporary nursing integrates useful traditional
concepts where evidence supports them.
Teaching Point
Historic caregiving shaped nursing’s ethical emphasis on
advocacy and holistic care.
Citation (simplified APA)
Cooper, K., & Gosnell, K. (2023). Foundations and Adult Health
Nursing (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
3
Reference
Ch. 1 — Changes in Nursing During the 20th Century
Question Stem
A hospital prepares a staff education session about the 20th-
century shift to scientific, evidence-based nursing. Which
outcome best demonstrates nurses have integrated that shift?
