Test Bank, Solutions for Community Health Nursing, A Canadian Perspective, 6th Edition by Lynnette Leeseberg Stamler, Lucia Yiu, Aliyah Dosani ; 9780137959020

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, 8. How were public health nurses and home visiting nurses different from nurses employed in
other sectors of the healthcare system?
a. They received less compensation for their services
b. They were dependent on other health care professionals
c. They required post-diploma training at a university
d. They offered services to the elite living in urban districts

Correct Answer: c (page 4)

9. Which of the following were the first two public health nursing specialties?
a. TB nursing and school nursing
b. Private duty nursing and TB nursing
c. Home-visiting nursing and school nursing
d. Outpost nursing and school nursing

Correct Answer: a (page 4)

10. What was the role of the first public health nurses in Canada?
a. To assess hygiene conditions in the home
b. To conduct well baby clinics
c. To promote breastfeeding of newborn infants
d. To promote health of school children

Correct Answer: d (page 4)

11. Which organization is credited for establishing well-baby clinics?
a. The Grey Nuns
b. The Victorian Order of Nurses
c. The Red Cross
d. Provincial Health Departments

Correct Answer: c (page 5)