NUR 101 (UNIT 1) CH 1 Introduction to
Nursing Questions and Answers Graded
A+
Health - Correct answer-State of optimal functioning or well-being.
Licensure - Correct answer-To be given a license to practice nursing in a state or
province after successfully meeting requirements.
Nurse Practice Act - Correct answer-Law established to regulate nursing practice.
Nursing - Correct answer-Profession that focuses on the holistic person receiving
healthcare services and provides a unique contribution to the prevention of illness
and maintenance of health.
Nursing Process - Correct answer-Five step systematic method for giving patients
care; involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Profession - Correct answer-An occupation that meets specific criteria including a
well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge, a code of ethics and
standards, ongoing research, and autonomy.
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, Reciprocity - Correct answer-Process allowing a nurse to apply for and be
endorsed as a registered nurse by another state.
Standards - Correct answer-Acceptable, expected level of performance established
by authority, custom, or consent. Allow nurses to carry out professional roles,
serving as protection for the nurse, the patient and the institution where healthcare
is given.
Florence Nightingale - Correct answer-Born in 1820 to a wealthy family, grew up
in England, well educated and traveled extensively. Trained as a nurse at 31. The
Crimean War gave opportunity for achievement. Challenged prejudices against
women, and elevated the status of all nurses. Established training school for nurses,
and wrote books on healthcare and nursing education. Elevated the status of
nursing to a respected occupation, and improved quality of care. Regarded as
founder of modern nursing.
Florence Nightingale's Contributions: - Correct answer-Identifying the person
needs of the patient and the role of the nurse in meeting those needs. Establishing
standards for hospital management. Establishing a respected occupation for
women. Establishing nursing education. Recognizing the two components of
nursing: health and illness. Believing the nursing is separate and distinct from
medicine. Recognizing that nutrition is important to health. Instituting occupation
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Nursing Questions and Answers Graded
A+
Health - Correct answer-State of optimal functioning or well-being.
Licensure - Correct answer-To be given a license to practice nursing in a state or
province after successfully meeting requirements.
Nurse Practice Act - Correct answer-Law established to regulate nursing practice.
Nursing - Correct answer-Profession that focuses on the holistic person receiving
healthcare services and provides a unique contribution to the prevention of illness
and maintenance of health.
Nursing Process - Correct answer-Five step systematic method for giving patients
care; involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Profession - Correct answer-An occupation that meets specific criteria including a
well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge, a code of ethics and
standards, ongoing research, and autonomy.
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, Reciprocity - Correct answer-Process allowing a nurse to apply for and be
endorsed as a registered nurse by another state.
Standards - Correct answer-Acceptable, expected level of performance established
by authority, custom, or consent. Allow nurses to carry out professional roles,
serving as protection for the nurse, the patient and the institution where healthcare
is given.
Florence Nightingale - Correct answer-Born in 1820 to a wealthy family, grew up
in England, well educated and traveled extensively. Trained as a nurse at 31. The
Crimean War gave opportunity for achievement. Challenged prejudices against
women, and elevated the status of all nurses. Established training school for nurses,
and wrote books on healthcare and nursing education. Elevated the status of
nursing to a respected occupation, and improved quality of care. Regarded as
founder of modern nursing.
Florence Nightingale's Contributions: - Correct answer-Identifying the person
needs of the patient and the role of the nurse in meeting those needs. Establishing
standards for hospital management. Establishing a respected occupation for
women. Establishing nursing education. Recognizing the two components of
nursing: health and illness. Believing the nursing is separate and distinct from
medicine. Recognizing that nutrition is important to health. Instituting occupation
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