NURS (FUNDAMENTAL): Ch 1 NCLEX
Introduction to Nursing Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible
cerebral aneurysm following a loss of consciousness in the emergency room. The
nurse anticipates preparing the patient for ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's
knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects which aspect of
nursing?
a) The art of nursing
b) The science of nursing
c) The caring aspect of nursing
d) The holistic approach to nursing - CORRECT ANSWER-b) The science of
nursing
,The science of nursing is the knowledge base for care that is provided. In contrast,
the skilled application of that knowledge is the art of nursing. Providing holistic
care to patients based on the science of nursing is considered the art of nursing.
Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North America
is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
a) Clara Barton
b) Lillian Wald
c) Lavinia Dock
d) Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale elevated the status of nursing to a respected occupation,
improved the quality of nursing care, and founded modern nursing education.
Clara Barton established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882. Lillian Wald is
the founder of public health nursing. Lavinia Dock was a nursing leader and
women's rights activist instrumental in womens' right to vote.
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,In early civilizations, the theory of animism attempted to explain the mysterious
changes occurring in bodily functions. Which statement describes a component of
the development of nursing that occurred in this era?
a) Women who committed crimes were recruited into nursing the sick in lieu of
serving jail sentences.
b) Nurses identified the personal needs of the patient and their role in meeting
those needs.
c) Women called deaconesses made the first visits to the sick and male religious
orders cared for the sick and buried the dead.
d) The nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness by using
herbal remedies. - CORRECT ANSWER-d) The nurse was the mother who cared
for her family during sickness by using herbal remedies.
The theory of animism was based on the belief that everything in nature was alive
with invisible forces and endowed with power. In this era, the nurse usually was
the mother who cared for her family during sickness by providing physical care
and herbal remedies. At the beginning of the 16th century the shortage of nurses
led to the recruitment of women who had committed crimes to provide nursing
care instead of going to jail. In the early Christian period, women called
, deaconesses made the first organized visits to sick people, and members of male
religious orders gave nursing care and buried the dead. The influences of Florence
Nightingale were apparent from the middle of the 19th century to the 20th
century; one of her accomplishments was identifying the personal needs of the
patient and the nurse's role in meeting those needs.
World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
development occurred during this period?
a) The role of the nurse was broadened.
b) There was a decreased emphasis on education.
c) Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings.
d) There was an overabundance of nurses. - CORRECT ANSWER-a) The role of
the nurse was broadened.
During World War II, large numbers of women worked outside the home. They
became more independent and assertive, which led to an increased emphasis on
education. The war itself created a need for more nurses and resulted in a
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Introduction to Nursing Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who is being monitored for a possible
cerebral aneurysm following a loss of consciousness in the emergency room. The
nurse anticipates preparing the patient for ordered diagnostic tests. This nurse's
knowledge of the diagnostic procedures for this condition reflects which aspect of
nursing?
a) The art of nursing
b) The science of nursing
c) The caring aspect of nursing
d) The holistic approach to nursing - CORRECT ANSWER-b) The science of
nursing
,The science of nursing is the knowledge base for care that is provided. In contrast,
the skilled application of that knowledge is the art of nursing. Providing holistic
care to patients based on the science of nursing is considered the art of nursing.
Which nurse who was influential in the development of nursing in North America
is regarded as the founder of American nursing?
a) Clara Barton
b) Lillian Wald
c) Lavinia Dock
d) Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale elevated the status of nursing to a respected occupation,
improved the quality of nursing care, and founded modern nursing education.
Clara Barton established the Red Cross in the United States in 1882. Lillian Wald is
the founder of public health nursing. Lavinia Dock was a nursing leader and
women's rights activist instrumental in womens' right to vote.
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,In early civilizations, the theory of animism attempted to explain the mysterious
changes occurring in bodily functions. Which statement describes a component of
the development of nursing that occurred in this era?
a) Women who committed crimes were recruited into nursing the sick in lieu of
serving jail sentences.
b) Nurses identified the personal needs of the patient and their role in meeting
those needs.
c) Women called deaconesses made the first visits to the sick and male religious
orders cared for the sick and buried the dead.
d) The nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness by using
herbal remedies. - CORRECT ANSWER-d) The nurse was the mother who cared
for her family during sickness by using herbal remedies.
The theory of animism was based on the belief that everything in nature was alive
with invisible forces and endowed with power. In this era, the nurse usually was
the mother who cared for her family during sickness by providing physical care
and herbal remedies. At the beginning of the 16th century the shortage of nurses
led to the recruitment of women who had committed crimes to provide nursing
care instead of going to jail. In the early Christian period, women called
, deaconesses made the first organized visits to sick people, and members of male
religious orders gave nursing care and buried the dead. The influences of Florence
Nightingale were apparent from the middle of the 19th century to the 20th
century; one of her accomplishments was identifying the personal needs of the
patient and the nurse's role in meeting those needs.
World War II had a tremendous effect on the nursing profession. Which
development occurred during this period?
a) The role of the nurse was broadened.
b) There was a decreased emphasis on education.
c) Nursing was practiced mainly in hospital settings.
d) There was an overabundance of nurses. - CORRECT ANSWER-a) The role of
the nurse was broadened.
During World War II, large numbers of women worked outside the home. They
became more independent and assertive, which led to an increased emphasis on
education. The war itself created a need for more nurses and resulted in a
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