NU 185 Exam 1 Questions and Answers 2026

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NU 185 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers 2026

Concepts of Nursing

• Promotion of health –
• Prevention of illness/injury –
• Diagnosis –
• Human response –
• Treatment –
• Advocacy –



Elements of a Profession (6)

• Body of knowledge –
• Higher education –
• Provide a service –
• Autonomy, responsibility, accountability –
• Code of ethics, control of practice –
• Professional organizations –



Nursing Process (5)

• Assessment –
• Diagnosis –
• Planning/interventions –
• Implementation –
• Evaluation –



1850's Image of Nursing


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• Florence Nightingale - servant (she pushed it to become a profession) –
• Prostitutes
• Hospitals were poor houses



Ancient Times Image of Nursing

• Folk - take care of each other –



Dark Ages of Nursing Image (1500-1700)

• Servant - only rich could afford care –



1900's Image of Nursing (WWI)

• Professional –



Current Image of Nursing

• Professional –



Which Ancient Culture Contained the Earliest Medical Records?

• Egypt –

Which Ancient Culture Emphasized Healthy Bodies?

• Greece –

Which Ancient Culture First Instituted Laws for Meat Consumption?

• Israel –


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