NUR 240 Exam 1: Modules 1-4 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Modules 1 Welcome/History of Nursing
Why do we define nursing? Helps the public understand the value of nursing
Helps differentiate the activities of nursing from those of medicine
Helps students understand what is expected of them
What is the ANA definition of nursing? The diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual and potential health
problems.
Characteristics of nursing Individualized, partnership-based, caring, and quality healthcare
Who is considered the first nurse researcher? Florence Nightingale
Who was the first black graduate nurse? Mary Mahoney, graduated in 1908.
What significant contribution did Colonel Helen (Pon) She was awarded for her care to wounded soldiers.
Onyett make?
Who was Edward Lyon The 1st male nurse reserve officer
What is the significance of Lavinia Dock in nursing She created the first drug manual for nurses and helped establish the NLN.
history?
Nursing through the years Angel of mercy: Religion; Harriet Tubman (underground railroad); Clara (Clarissa)
Barton (founded Red Cross)
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Battle-ax: Nurse Ratchet (one flew over the Cuckoo's Nest")
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Handmaiden: Assist the physician
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Military: Dorothea Dix (superintendent US army nurses)
The complexity of healthcare delivery has led to the critical thinking, clinical judgment, problem solving, communication, leadership,
development of: advocacy, and technical skills
What are the components of the Nursing Process? Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation.
What is the difference between direct and indirect care? Direct care involves personal interactions and treatment, while indirect care
includes delegation and case management.
What roles do nurses play? Direct care provider, educator, communicator, advocate, counselor, change
agent, leader, manager, case manager, collaborator.
and CORRECT Answers
Modules 1 Welcome/History of Nursing
Why do we define nursing? Helps the public understand the value of nursing
Helps differentiate the activities of nursing from those of medicine
Helps students understand what is expected of them
What is the ANA definition of nursing? The diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual and potential health
problems.
Characteristics of nursing Individualized, partnership-based, caring, and quality healthcare
Who is considered the first nurse researcher? Florence Nightingale
Who was the first black graduate nurse? Mary Mahoney, graduated in 1908.
What significant contribution did Colonel Helen (Pon) She was awarded for her care to wounded soldiers.
Onyett make?
Who was Edward Lyon The 1st male nurse reserve officer
What is the significance of Lavinia Dock in nursing She created the first drug manual for nurses and helped establish the NLN.
history?
Nursing through the years Angel of mercy: Religion; Harriet Tubman (underground railroad); Clara (Clarissa)
Barton (founded Red Cross)
-->
Battle-ax: Nurse Ratchet (one flew over the Cuckoo's Nest")
-->
Handmaiden: Assist the physician
-->
Military: Dorothea Dix (superintendent US army nurses)
The complexity of healthcare delivery has led to the critical thinking, clinical judgment, problem solving, communication, leadership,
development of: advocacy, and technical skills
What are the components of the Nursing Process? Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation.
What is the difference between direct and indirect care? Direct care involves personal interactions and treatment, while indirect care
includes delegation and case management.
What roles do nurses play? Direct care provider, educator, communicator, advocate, counselor, change
agent, leader, manager, case manager, collaborator.
