Nursing 101 (Intro to nursing) UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
1.1 Describe the development of nursing in US Florence Nightingale established the first nursing philosophy based on health
maintenance and restoration. During the same year she developed the first
organized program for training nurses. She is the first practicing nurse
epidemiologist. She was English, but contributed to USA. She instituted simple
infection control.
The Civil War ( 1860-1865)--> growth of nursing in US. Clara Barton- founder of
American Red Cross.Nursing in hospitals expanded in the late 19th century. In the
early 20th century a movement toward developing a scientific research-based
defined body of nursing knowledge and practice evolved. Mary Adelaide Nutting
was instrumental in moving nursing education into universities. As nursing
education developed, nursing practice also expanded, nursing specialization
began.Mildred Montag is the one, who started 2 years nursing program.
In 21th century nurses are revising nursing practice to meet the ever-changing
needs of society.
1.2 Describe social influences on nursing 1. The need for nurses' self-care
lateral and horizontal violence--> compassion fatigue
prolonged exposure to grief and loss--> compassion fatique--> it impacts the
health and wellness of nurses and the quality of care provided to patients.
2. The Affordable Care Act and rising health care costs
More nursing services will be in community-based care settings.
3. Demographic changes of the population
The US Census Bureau continues to predict a continuing rise in the population,
with an increas in the population over 65.--> expanded health care resources-->
outpatient, community and home-based services
4. Medically underserved
Unemployement, underemployement and low-paying jobs, mental illness,
homelessness, risisng helath care costs--> increase of medically underserved
population
1.3 Define major functions of ANA, NLN, CNSA ANA-American nurses association. It is a national organization, it is optional
organization to belong to.
NLN- National Lead of Nursing. Usually nursing educators, It is concentrated on
education
CNSA-California Nursing Student Association. the transition of the student to
professional nurse through leadership development, education, mentorship,
advocacy, activism,
and stewardship.
Specialty organization-ex.is oncology nurses, pediatric nurses. It is optional, but it
helps to get a job.
, 1.4 Describe the methods of financing healthcare 1. Federal government
2. Medicare-(some of our payroll taxes go towards...).It is designed for patients
reaching 65. It can cover also younger patients with long term disability. Kidney
dialysis patients are approved for medicare. It has also prepaid fee schedule. They
had diagnostic related groups (DRG's)
3. MEdicaid- it is used in every state but California. In California it is called
Medical. It is for patients with poverty level, low income and long term disability.
We have low reimbursment for doctors.
With long term disability sometimes people have both ( medicare and Medical..
4. Private Insurance-a) HMo-health maintance organization. It is concerned with
prevenative care, it is more affordable.
b) PPO- preferred provider organization. They contract with the doctors,
hospitals, the work with DIG's. There are some PPO's which are out of the network
( more expensive). PPo's try to keep the cost down.
1.5 Compare and Contrast various Healthcare Agencies 1. County hospitals-where people go without insurance (USC< HARBOR< OLIVIA)
2. UC hospitals ( VA hospitals too).
3. Private hospitals (a) for profit and ( ) non profit.Both of them receive money
from the state.
4. MD office
5. Conty Clinics-run by the county and public helath deaprtment
6. Urgent care facilities
7. Surgery Centers - patinets go here to get outpatient surgery ( it is cheaper than
to go to the hospital.
8. Home health care agency
9. Long term facilities ( skilled and non skilled nursing homes.
10. Rehab units-in the hospitals and out of the hospitals, The people don't need
acute care anymore, they just need physical therapy
and CORRECT Answers
1.1 Describe the development of nursing in US Florence Nightingale established the first nursing philosophy based on health
maintenance and restoration. During the same year she developed the first
organized program for training nurses. She is the first practicing nurse
epidemiologist. She was English, but contributed to USA. She instituted simple
infection control.
The Civil War ( 1860-1865)--> growth of nursing in US. Clara Barton- founder of
American Red Cross.Nursing in hospitals expanded in the late 19th century. In the
early 20th century a movement toward developing a scientific research-based
defined body of nursing knowledge and practice evolved. Mary Adelaide Nutting
was instrumental in moving nursing education into universities. As nursing
education developed, nursing practice also expanded, nursing specialization
began.Mildred Montag is the one, who started 2 years nursing program.
In 21th century nurses are revising nursing practice to meet the ever-changing
needs of society.
1.2 Describe social influences on nursing 1. The need for nurses' self-care
lateral and horizontal violence--> compassion fatigue
prolonged exposure to grief and loss--> compassion fatique--> it impacts the
health and wellness of nurses and the quality of care provided to patients.
2. The Affordable Care Act and rising health care costs
More nursing services will be in community-based care settings.
3. Demographic changes of the population
The US Census Bureau continues to predict a continuing rise in the population,
with an increas in the population over 65.--> expanded health care resources-->
outpatient, community and home-based services
4. Medically underserved
Unemployement, underemployement and low-paying jobs, mental illness,
homelessness, risisng helath care costs--> increase of medically underserved
population
1.3 Define major functions of ANA, NLN, CNSA ANA-American nurses association. It is a national organization, it is optional
organization to belong to.
NLN- National Lead of Nursing. Usually nursing educators, It is concentrated on
education
CNSA-California Nursing Student Association. the transition of the student to
professional nurse through leadership development, education, mentorship,
advocacy, activism,
and stewardship.
Specialty organization-ex.is oncology nurses, pediatric nurses. It is optional, but it
helps to get a job.
, 1.4 Describe the methods of financing healthcare 1. Federal government
2. Medicare-(some of our payroll taxes go towards...).It is designed for patients
reaching 65. It can cover also younger patients with long term disability. Kidney
dialysis patients are approved for medicare. It has also prepaid fee schedule. They
had diagnostic related groups (DRG's)
3. MEdicaid- it is used in every state but California. In California it is called
Medical. It is for patients with poverty level, low income and long term disability.
We have low reimbursment for doctors.
With long term disability sometimes people have both ( medicare and Medical..
4. Private Insurance-a) HMo-health maintance organization. It is concerned with
prevenative care, it is more affordable.
b) PPO- preferred provider organization. They contract with the doctors,
hospitals, the work with DIG's. There are some PPO's which are out of the network
( more expensive). PPo's try to keep the cost down.
1.5 Compare and Contrast various Healthcare Agencies 1. County hospitals-where people go without insurance (USC< HARBOR< OLIVIA)
2. UC hospitals ( VA hospitals too).
3. Private hospitals (a) for profit and ( ) non profit.Both of them receive money
from the state.
4. MD office
5. Conty Clinics-run by the county and public helath deaprtment
6. Urgent care facilities
7. Surgery Centers - patinets go here to get outpatient surgery ( it is cheaper than
to go to the hospital.
8. Home health care agency
9. Long term facilities ( skilled and non skilled nursing homes.
10. Rehab units-in the hospitals and out of the hospitals, The people don't need
acute care anymore, they just need physical therapy
