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,Chapter 01: The Evolution of Professional Nursing
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Cherry & Jacob: Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, and
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1. Clara Barton is known for:
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a. becoming the first black public health nurse.
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The American Red Cross, founded by Clara Barton in 1882, assisted in efforts to
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continuepublic health nursing.
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2. Students are assigned to write to their state leaders about an issue affecting their community.One
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student writes about the need among rural community for greater access to acute care services.
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Which of the following pieces of legislation should the student use as a reference?
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helpstates in plan for other health care facilities in accordance with the needs of communities.
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3. The practice of public health nursing and the Henry Street Settlement are credited to:
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a. Mary Breckenridge. DP




b. Mary Seacole. DP




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d. Lillian Wald. DP




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Lillian Wald, a pioneer in public health nursing, is best known for the development
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andestablishment of the Henry Street Settlement.
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4. Occupational health nursing features beliefs similar to those of which early nursing pioneer?
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, Lillian Wald developed the first nursing service for occupational health.
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5. What historical event first led to the recognition of the contribution of blacks to nursing?
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medicinefrom house to house during the Middle Ages
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Although Nightingale‘s school refused Seacole, she was able to make a difference in
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theCrimean War and later was recognized for her efforts.
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6. World War I contributed to the advancement of health care by:
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7. The primary purpose of the Social Security Act of 1935 was to:
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provided maternal and child welfare services, rehabilitation for the mentally and physically
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challenged, medical care for blind individuals and crippled children, and unemployment
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benefits.
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