NUR110.
NURSING
Nurse wiseman 2026/2027 NURS
, NURS 101Exam1 questions with correct
answers 2026/2027 Edition Graded A+
Name three "historical threads" that run throughout the history of
nursing and explain each thread and how it impacted nursing.
1. role of women - women were the first caregivers
2. cause of disease - shift from belief that evil spirits cause disease to
pathogens
3. quality of life - people now live much longer
How did Hinduism contribute to early positive patient outcomes?
emphasized the need for good hygiene and developed surgical
procedures
In what ways did the Romans influence positive patient outcomes? (2)
created aqueducts for clean water
advanced sewage systems
Who founded the first hospital in the United States dedicated to
treating the sick?
benjamin franklin
Hippocrates is considered the "Father of Medicine." Who could be
credited as the "Mother of Nursing?"
florence nightingale
Explain the significance of "The Lamp" and the Nursing Pin? Who gets
credit for the development of both of these?