lpn test 1 chap 1-12 questions with complete solutions

Which association is the official membership organization for licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses? correct answer: n f l p n. NFLPN is the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses and membership is limited to LVNs and LPNs Clara Baron correct answer: developed the American Red Cross in 1881 Dorthea Dix correct answer: was a pioneer crusader for elevation of standards of care for the mentally ill and Superintendent of the Female Nurses of the Union Army. Lillian Wald correct answer: was responsible for development of public health nursing in the United States through development of the Henry Street Settlement in New York City. Linda Richards correct answer: first trained nurse in America, responsible for of the first nursing and hospital records and credited with the development of our present day documentation system. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs was developed in the 1940s for what main purpose? correct answer: To help nurses understand a patient's placement on the illness/wellness continuum. What is the name of the first school of training for the practical nurse established in 1892 in Brooklyn, New York? correct answer: Ballard School Which statement characterizes criminal law? correct answer: Criminal law applies to conduct that is detrimental to society. Criminal law is concerned with offenses against society in general and applies to conduct that is detrimental to society as a whole. The purpose of criminal law is to punish the crime and to deter and prevent further crimes. Civil law correct answer: deals with personal rights and applies to conduct that is detrimental to an individual.