NUR 210 Exam 1 Questions with
Complete Solutions
which development during the European middle ages led to a major improvement in
health care? - Answer-growth of religious orders to care for the sick
who is called the "father of modern medicine"? - Answer-William Harvey
what are the dates of Florence Nightingale's birth and death? - Answer-5/12/1820;
8/13/1910
identify a key element in the success of Nightingale's school of nursing - Answer-it
was not under control of the hospital
what was a major goal of Lavina Dock? - Answer-obtain the right to vote for women
Which belief about what nurses needed to do shaped Lillian D. Wald's nursing
practice? - Answer-fight political corruption to procure the types of legislation needed
to improve social conditions
which problem had the most severe effect on nursing education during the 1920s
and 1930s? - Answer-a lack of qualified nursing instructors
identify a negative effect that WWII had on health care in the US - Answer-increased
use of LPNs and aides to substitute for a lower number of RNs
Statement that most accurately states the effects of increasing population on health
care - Answer-crowded living conditions in cities lead to the spread of communicable
diseases
what characteristics of health care in ancient civilizations distinguishes it from the
health care of today? - Answer-health care was closely related to religious practices
what are two similarities between the health care provided by the ancient Hebrews
and that practiced by the ancient Egyptians? - Answer-emphasis on sanitation and
well developed knowledge of surgical techniques
what element of the medical practice of Hippocrates remains appropriate for the
health care providers of the 21st century? - Answer-the whole client needs to be
treated: the mind, body and spirit
identify the characteristics of ancient roman society that distinguished the health care
practices of the empire from those of its surrounding neighbors - Answer-relatively
high social status allotted to Roman women
to what event and to which period of history is the disappearance of male nurses
usually attributed? - Answer-the Protestant Reformation during the middle ages
, For which contribution to professional nursing is Isabel Adams Hampton Robb most
noted? - Answer-raising the standards for nursing education
who is credited with the development of the nurse practitioner role? - Answer-Loretta
Ford
what situation led to the development of the nurse practitioner role? - Answer-a
shortage of health care providers in rural areas of the country
what measures can nurses use to establish a nurse support network? - Answer-
avoid criticizing each other in public
what is the primary goal for establishing licensure of nurses? - Answer-set a
minimum level of competency to protect the public
identify the basic requirement found in a mandatory nurse practice act - Answer-
nurses must be currently licensed in the state they wish to practice
what is the primary form of RN licensure currently used in the US? - Answer-
Compulsory
in relationship to a profession, what is the primary purpose of professional
organizations? - Answer-establish standards for maintaining high quality practice in
the profession
which term is used the identify the listing of names of individuals on an official roster
when they have met certain pre established criteria? - Answer-Registration
identify the primary function of permissive licensure - Answer-protects only the title
"Registered Nurse"
what is the most serious problem encountered when institutional licensure is used? -
Answer-there are no external controls to determine a minimum level of abiltity
what type of credentialing indicates that an individual has achieved a high level of
expertise and knowledge in an area of practice? - Answer-certification
identify the primary purpose of the Nation League for Nursing - Answer-maintain and
improve the standards of nursing education
identify the primary goal of the ANA - Answer-promote the professional growth and
development of all nurses
which group composes the primary membership in the ANA - Answer-state nursing
organizations
identify a key service provided by the ANA - Answer-testing and certifying advanced
practice nurses
Complete Solutions
which development during the European middle ages led to a major improvement in
health care? - Answer-growth of religious orders to care for the sick
who is called the "father of modern medicine"? - Answer-William Harvey
what are the dates of Florence Nightingale's birth and death? - Answer-5/12/1820;
8/13/1910
identify a key element in the success of Nightingale's school of nursing - Answer-it
was not under control of the hospital
what was a major goal of Lavina Dock? - Answer-obtain the right to vote for women
Which belief about what nurses needed to do shaped Lillian D. Wald's nursing
practice? - Answer-fight political corruption to procure the types of legislation needed
to improve social conditions
which problem had the most severe effect on nursing education during the 1920s
and 1930s? - Answer-a lack of qualified nursing instructors
identify a negative effect that WWII had on health care in the US - Answer-increased
use of LPNs and aides to substitute for a lower number of RNs
Statement that most accurately states the effects of increasing population on health
care - Answer-crowded living conditions in cities lead to the spread of communicable
diseases
what characteristics of health care in ancient civilizations distinguishes it from the
health care of today? - Answer-health care was closely related to religious practices
what are two similarities between the health care provided by the ancient Hebrews
and that practiced by the ancient Egyptians? - Answer-emphasis on sanitation and
well developed knowledge of surgical techniques
what element of the medical practice of Hippocrates remains appropriate for the
health care providers of the 21st century? - Answer-the whole client needs to be
treated: the mind, body and spirit
identify the characteristics of ancient roman society that distinguished the health care
practices of the empire from those of its surrounding neighbors - Answer-relatively
high social status allotted to Roman women
to what event and to which period of history is the disappearance of male nurses
usually attributed? - Answer-the Protestant Reformation during the middle ages
, For which contribution to professional nursing is Isabel Adams Hampton Robb most
noted? - Answer-raising the standards for nursing education
who is credited with the development of the nurse practitioner role? - Answer-Loretta
Ford
what situation led to the development of the nurse practitioner role? - Answer-a
shortage of health care providers in rural areas of the country
what measures can nurses use to establish a nurse support network? - Answer-
avoid criticizing each other in public
what is the primary goal for establishing licensure of nurses? - Answer-set a
minimum level of competency to protect the public
identify the basic requirement found in a mandatory nurse practice act - Answer-
nurses must be currently licensed in the state they wish to practice
what is the primary form of RN licensure currently used in the US? - Answer-
Compulsory
in relationship to a profession, what is the primary purpose of professional
organizations? - Answer-establish standards for maintaining high quality practice in
the profession
which term is used the identify the listing of names of individuals on an official roster
when they have met certain pre established criteria? - Answer-Registration
identify the primary function of permissive licensure - Answer-protects only the title
"Registered Nurse"
what is the most serious problem encountered when institutional licensure is used? -
Answer-there are no external controls to determine a minimum level of abiltity
what type of credentialing indicates that an individual has achieved a high level of
expertise and knowledge in an area of practice? - Answer-certification
identify the primary purpose of the Nation League for Nursing - Answer-maintain and
improve the standards of nursing education
identify the primary goal of the ANA - Answer-promote the professional growth and
development of all nurses
which group composes the primary membership in the ANA - Answer-state nursing
organizations
identify a key service provided by the ANA - Answer-testing and certifying advanced
practice nurses
