Nurs 251 Study Questions and Correct Solutions
Mary Breckinridge
Started a home care visiting program.
Lillian Wald
Established the Henry Street Settlement where she cared for sick and poor immigrants.
Florence Nightingale
Known as the founder of modern nursing and worked in battlefields and hospitals.
Jessie Sleet Scales
Worked specifically to improve the health of Black families and established the Stillman House
to provide care to Black families in New York City.
Elizabeth Tyler
Worked with Jessie Sleet Scales to improve the health of Black families.
Edith Carter
Worked with Jessie Sleet Scales to improve the health of Black families.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The major health care organization that is charged with protecting the public's health, securing
global health, eliminating disease, and ending pandemics.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Oversees a national insurance program for people age 65 years and over.
, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The major health care organization that is charged with maintaining safe workplaces for
employees.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The major health care organization that expands knowledge and enhances life through
conducting research.
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)
Sets national health goals.
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
A U.S. organization that works with families.
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
The agency that works with children around the world to provide emergency relief.
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
A U.S. agency that works with older adults.
American Nurses Association (ANA)
The nursing professional organization that publishes nursing scope and standards of nursing
practice and provides guidance on the role of the nurse in legislative actions.
American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)
Mary Breckinridge
Started a home care visiting program.
Lillian Wald
Established the Henry Street Settlement where she cared for sick and poor immigrants.
Florence Nightingale
Known as the founder of modern nursing and worked in battlefields and hospitals.
Jessie Sleet Scales
Worked specifically to improve the health of Black families and established the Stillman House
to provide care to Black families in New York City.
Elizabeth Tyler
Worked with Jessie Sleet Scales to improve the health of Black families.
Edith Carter
Worked with Jessie Sleet Scales to improve the health of Black families.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The major health care organization that is charged with protecting the public's health, securing
global health, eliminating disease, and ending pandemics.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Oversees a national insurance program for people age 65 years and over.
, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The major health care organization that is charged with maintaining safe workplaces for
employees.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The major health care organization that expands knowledge and enhances life through
conducting research.
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)
Sets national health goals.
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
A U.S. organization that works with families.
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
The agency that works with children around the world to provide emergency relief.
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
A U.S. agency that works with older adults.
American Nurses Association (ANA)
The nursing professional organization that publishes nursing scope and standards of nursing
practice and provides guidance on the role of the nurse in legislative actions.
American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)
