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WGU 128 Questions and Correct
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Why is it important to understand the history of the nursing
profession?
Ans: to recognize the founding values and principles
How did Florence Nightingale's persistence to resolving problems
with infection affect the nursing profession today?
Ans: It led to the use of critical analysis of data in the profession of nursing.
founder of the first nursing school in Belgium, who aided soldiers
escaping prison camps
Ans: Edith Cavell
known as a pioneer in public health nursing
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Ans: Lillian Wald
one of the earliest users of statistics, developed the pie chart, and
credited for introducing the principles of
aseptic technique and infection control
Ans: Florence Nightingale
known for her war relief programs and founding the American Red
Cross
Ans: Clara Barton
How have current and historical legislation directly influenced
nursing practice and the education of nurses?
Ans: by responding to the increased need for more qualified clinicians by
providing financial support for BSN/MSN/DNP/PHD degree programs
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The chief nursing officer at a large metropolitan hospital must
establish evidence-based nursing care of clients to meet federal
government
requirements.
Which advanced practice nurse position will the institution need to
establish?
Ans: quality improvement coordinator
The United States has always been a multicultural society. With the
current global migration, the minority population in the United States
continues to change.
What impact might this have on nursing practice?
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Ans: It will create a need for nursing practices that are more culturally
diverse.
How does horizontal or lateral violence impact the nursing
profession?
Ans: Lateral violence contributes to nurse turnover.
What impact has technology had on the role of the advanced-
practice nurse?
Ans: It provides electronic libraries for teaching patients.
What is the role of the APN in providing culturally competent care in
a diverse healthcare environment?
Ans: to recognize the need for provision of culturally competent care to
foster quality care
WGU 128 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
Why is it important to understand the history of the nursing
profession?
Ans: to recognize the founding values and principles
How did Florence Nightingale's persistence to resolving problems
with infection affect the nursing profession today?
Ans: It led to the use of critical analysis of data in the profession of nursing.
founder of the first nursing school in Belgium, who aided soldiers
escaping prison camps
Ans: Edith Cavell
known as a pioneer in public health nursing
,2 | Page
Ans: Lillian Wald
one of the earliest users of statistics, developed the pie chart, and
credited for introducing the principles of
aseptic technique and infection control
Ans: Florence Nightingale
known for her war relief programs and founding the American Red
Cross
Ans: Clara Barton
How have current and historical legislation directly influenced
nursing practice and the education of nurses?
Ans: by responding to the increased need for more qualified clinicians by
providing financial support for BSN/MSN/DNP/PHD degree programs
,3 | Page
The chief nursing officer at a large metropolitan hospital must
establish evidence-based nursing care of clients to meet federal
government
requirements.
Which advanced practice nurse position will the institution need to
establish?
Ans: quality improvement coordinator
The United States has always been a multicultural society. With the
current global migration, the minority population in the United States
continues to change.
What impact might this have on nursing practice?
, 4 | Page
Ans: It will create a need for nursing practices that are more culturally
diverse.
How does horizontal or lateral violence impact the nursing
profession?
Ans: Lateral violence contributes to nurse turnover.
What impact has technology had on the role of the advanced-
practice nurse?
Ans: It provides electronic libraries for teaching patients.
What is the role of the APN in providing culturally competent care in
a diverse healthcare environment?
Ans: to recognize the need for provision of culturally competent care to
foster quality care
