ROSDAHL'S TEXTBOOK OF BASIC
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Clinical Scenario:
An LPN is caring for an elderly patient in a long-term care facility
who expresses anxiety about hygiene during illness. The nurse
explains the importance of cleanliness in preventing disease,
referencing early nursing practices. Which historical figure most
influenced this principle?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: Florence Nightingale emphasized sanitation,
ventilation, and hygiene, which remain foundational in infection
prevention and basic nursing care.
A: Clara Barton focused on disaster and wartime care, not
hygiene theory.
C: Dorothea Dix improved care for the mentally ill, not
infection control.
D: Mary Eliza Mahoney contributed to professional nursing
diversity, not hygiene theory.
Teaching Point: Clean environment reduces infection risk—core
principle from Nightingale.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing
(12th ed.). Ch. 1.
MCQ 2
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Clinical Scenario:
An LPN observes a UAP not washing hands between patient
contacts in a rehabilitation unit. Based on historical nursing
principles, what is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Report the UAP immediately to administration
B. Ignore since no infection is present
,C. Reinforce proper hand hygiene practices
D. Assign the UAP to non-patient duties
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct: Reinforcing hand hygiene aligns with foundational
nursing principles and promotes immediate patient safety
within LPN scope.
A: Reporting may be necessary later, but education is the
first step.
B: Ignoring increases infection risk.
D: Reassignment does not correct unsafe behavior.
Teaching Point: Correct unsafe practice immediately to prevent
infection transmission.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing
(12th ed.). Ch. 1.
MCQ 3
Reference: Ch. 1 — Nursing in the United States
Clinical Scenario:
A patient asks the LPN about the development of organized
nursing care in the U.S. The nurse explains that wartime nursing
significantly advanced training and organization. Which
organization emerged from this development?
, A. American Medical Association
B. American Red Cross
C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
D. World Health Organization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: American Red Cross was established with strong
nursing involvement during wartime to provide organized care.
A: American Medical Association focuses on physicians.
C: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention addresses
disease control, not nursing origins.
D: World Health Organization is international, not specific to
U.S. nursing origins.
Teaching Point: Wartime needs accelerated organized nursing
development in the U.S.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing
(12th ed.). Ch. 1.
MCQ 4
Reference: Ch. 1 — Nursing in the United States
Clinical Scenario:
An LPN is caring for a patient who questions the role of nursing
education. The nurse explains that formal nursing education
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Clinical Scenario:
An LPN is caring for an elderly patient in a long-term care facility
who expresses anxiety about hygiene during illness. The nurse
explains the importance of cleanliness in preventing disease,
referencing early nursing practices. Which historical figure most
influenced this principle?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Mary Eliza Mahoney
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: Florence Nightingale emphasized sanitation,
ventilation, and hygiene, which remain foundational in infection
prevention and basic nursing care.
A: Clara Barton focused on disaster and wartime care, not
hygiene theory.
C: Dorothea Dix improved care for the mentally ill, not
infection control.
D: Mary Eliza Mahoney contributed to professional nursing
diversity, not hygiene theory.
Teaching Point: Clean environment reduces infection risk—core
principle from Nightingale.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing
(12th ed.). Ch. 1.
MCQ 2
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Clinical Scenario:
An LPN observes a UAP not washing hands between patient
contacts in a rehabilitation unit. Based on historical nursing
principles, what is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Report the UAP immediately to administration
B. Ignore since no infection is present
,C. Reinforce proper hand hygiene practices
D. Assign the UAP to non-patient duties
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct: Reinforcing hand hygiene aligns with foundational
nursing principles and promotes immediate patient safety
within LPN scope.
A: Reporting may be necessary later, but education is the
first step.
B: Ignoring increases infection risk.
D: Reassignment does not correct unsafe behavior.
Teaching Point: Correct unsafe practice immediately to prevent
infection transmission.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing
(12th ed.). Ch. 1.
MCQ 3
Reference: Ch. 1 — Nursing in the United States
Clinical Scenario:
A patient asks the LPN about the development of organized
nursing care in the U.S. The nurse explains that wartime nursing
significantly advanced training and organization. Which
organization emerged from this development?
, A. American Medical Association
B. American Red Cross
C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
D. World Health Organization
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct: American Red Cross was established with strong
nursing involvement during wartime to provide organized care.
A: American Medical Association focuses on physicians.
C: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention addresses
disease control, not nursing origins.
D: World Health Organization is international, not specific to
U.S. nursing origins.
Teaching Point: Wartime needs accelerated organized nursing
development in the U.S.
Citation: Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing
(12th ed.). Ch. 1.
MCQ 4
Reference: Ch. 1 — Nursing in the United States
Clinical Scenario:
An LPN is caring for a patient who questions the role of nursing
education. The nurse explains that formal nursing education
