ROSDAHL'S TEXTBOOK OF BASIC
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Nursing heritage and modern professionalism
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Clinical stem:
A newly licensed practical nurse is reviewing the history of the
profession during orientation. The instructor explains that
nursing’s development was shaped by service, discipline, and
public trust. The nurse wants to understand why this history still
matters in daily practice.
Which statement by the nurse best shows understanding of
nursing heritage?
,A. “Nursing history matters only for trivia questions.”
B. “Nursing’s past helps explain why the profession emphasizes
caring, accountability, and public trust.”
C. “Historical events are not relevant to bedside nursing.”
D. “Only physicians need to know the history of health care.”
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
Correct answer: Nursing’s heritage explains the values and
responsibilities that continue to define professional nursing,
including caring, accountability, and trustworthiness. A nurse
who understands that history is more likely to act professionally
and preserve the public’s confidence in nursing.
Incorrect A: This minimizes the importance of nursing history
and misses its influence on professional identity.
Incorrect C: Nursing history directly affects current standards,
values, and public expectations.
Incorrect D: Nursing requires professional identity and historical
awareness, not just physicians.
Teaching point:
History shapes professional values, identity, and accountability.
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
Clinical stem:
A nursing student is helping prepare a bulletin board for Nurses
Week. One section highlights Florence Nightingale. The student
is asked to identify her most important contribution to nursing
practice.
Which contribution should the student identify?
A. Developing the first nursing computer charting system
B. Promoting sanitation, cleanliness, and environmental
improvement in patient care
C. Creating the first licensed practical nurse role
D. Inventing modern antibiotics
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
Correct answer: Florence Nightingale is widely known for
emphasizing sanitation, fresh air, cleanliness, and
environmental conditions that support healing. Her work
helped shape the modern focus on safe, clean patient care.
Incorrect A: Computer charting is a modern development, not
part of Nightingale’s contributions.
Incorrect C: The LPN role developed much later and was not
created by Nightingale.
Incorrect D: Antibiotics were discovered long after Nightingale’s
era.
, Teaching point:
Clean environments and sanitation are foundational nursing
principles.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Environmental cleanliness in care
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Clinical stem:
An LPN notices that a postoperative patient’s bedside area is
cluttered with used tissues, water cups, and food wrappers. The
nurse remembers that early nursing leaders emphasized the
patient environment as part of healing. The nurse decides to act
before giving the next medication.
What is the best nursing action?
A. Leave the area unchanged because housekeeping will clean it
later
B. Remove clutter and help maintain a clean, safe environment
C. Tell the patient the mess is not a nursing concern
D. Wait until the RN performs the next assessment
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
Correct answer: A clean and orderly environment supports
NURSING
12TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)CAROLINE ROSDAHL
TEST BANK
1) Nursing heritage and modern professionalism
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Clinical stem:
A newly licensed practical nurse is reviewing the history of the
profession during orientation. The instructor explains that
nursing’s development was shaped by service, discipline, and
public trust. The nurse wants to understand why this history still
matters in daily practice.
Which statement by the nurse best shows understanding of
nursing heritage?
,A. “Nursing history matters only for trivia questions.”
B. “Nursing’s past helps explain why the profession emphasizes
caring, accountability, and public trust.”
C. “Historical events are not relevant to bedside nursing.”
D. “Only physicians need to know the history of health care.”
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
Correct answer: Nursing’s heritage explains the values and
responsibilities that continue to define professional nursing,
including caring, accountability, and trustworthiness. A nurse
who understands that history is more likely to act professionally
and preserve the public’s confidence in nursing.
Incorrect A: This minimizes the importance of nursing history
and misses its influence on professional identity.
Incorrect C: Nursing history directly affects current standards,
values, and public expectations.
Incorrect D: Nursing requires professional identity and historical
awareness, not just physicians.
Teaching point:
History shapes professional values, identity, and accountability.
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
Clinical stem:
A nursing student is helping prepare a bulletin board for Nurses
Week. One section highlights Florence Nightingale. The student
is asked to identify her most important contribution to nursing
practice.
Which contribution should the student identify?
A. Developing the first nursing computer charting system
B. Promoting sanitation, cleanliness, and environmental
improvement in patient care
C. Creating the first licensed practical nurse role
D. Inventing modern antibiotics
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
Correct answer: Florence Nightingale is widely known for
emphasizing sanitation, fresh air, cleanliness, and
environmental conditions that support healing. Her work
helped shape the modern focus on safe, clean patient care.
Incorrect A: Computer charting is a modern development, not
part of Nightingale’s contributions.
Incorrect C: The LPN role developed much later and was not
created by Nightingale.
Incorrect D: Antibiotics were discovered long after Nightingale’s
era.
, Teaching point:
Clean environments and sanitation are foundational nursing
principles.
Citation:
Rosdahl, C. (2022). Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing (12th
ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Environmental cleanliness in care
Reference: Ch. 1 — The Origins of Nursing — Nursing’s Heritage
Clinical stem:
An LPN notices that a postoperative patient’s bedside area is
cluttered with used tissues, water cups, and food wrappers. The
nurse remembers that early nursing leaders emphasized the
patient environment as part of healing. The nurse decides to act
before giving the next medication.
What is the best nursing action?
A. Leave the area unchanged because housekeeping will clean it
later
B. Remove clutter and help maintain a clean, safe environment
C. Tell the patient the mess is not a nursing concern
D. Wait until the RN performs the next assessment
Correct answer: B
Rationale:
Correct answer: A clean and orderly environment supports
