NURSING AND HEALTHCARE EXAM 1
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
u When was the first school of nursing founded? - 1836
Where was the first school of nursing founded? - In Kaiserswerth, Germany
Florence Nightgale - Stressed the environment, need for careful observations, critical thinking, and care
of the whole person.
Who is Mary Seacole? - She is a Jamaican nurse who is known for using herbs. She help implement
infection control.
Who is Lillian Wald? - She was a social worker and a nurse. She taught nursing care to immigrants and
left her dream of becoming a doctor because they need for nurses was great.
Who is Clara Barton? - She was the founder of the Red Cross.
Where did Florence Nightingale establish her first nursing school? - In England
Health - A balance of internal and external forces leading to optimal functioning.
Holistic care - Mind, Body, and Soul.
World Health Organization - A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
Health Promotion - Directed towards restoring and increasing one's optimal level of wellness.
Disease Prevention - Focuses on prevention
Health Restoration - To restore function and compensate for losses.
Health care disparities - Found with racial and ethnic health disparities. Lack of resources, income, jobs,
or live in rural areas. Often found in the Hispanic community and African American races.
Healthy People 2020 - Promotes health and disease prevention services aimed at improving the health of
ALL the United States.
What does "we empower" mean? - We help them take responsibility for themselves.
Primary (Health Promotion) - Basic hygiene, nutrition, exercise, immunizations, and regular check-ups
Secondary (Disease prevention) - Early diagnosis, screening, and treatment
Tertiary (Rehabilitative) - Restore person to optimal functioning
What is Empathy? - Understand the patient's thoughts but remains emotionally detached.
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
u When was the first school of nursing founded? - 1836
Where was the first school of nursing founded? - In Kaiserswerth, Germany
Florence Nightgale - Stressed the environment, need for careful observations, critical thinking, and care
of the whole person.
Who is Mary Seacole? - She is a Jamaican nurse who is known for using herbs. She help implement
infection control.
Who is Lillian Wald? - She was a social worker and a nurse. She taught nursing care to immigrants and
left her dream of becoming a doctor because they need for nurses was great.
Who is Clara Barton? - She was the founder of the Red Cross.
Where did Florence Nightingale establish her first nursing school? - In England
Health - A balance of internal and external forces leading to optimal functioning.
Holistic care - Mind, Body, and Soul.
World Health Organization - A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
Health Promotion - Directed towards restoring and increasing one's optimal level of wellness.
Disease Prevention - Focuses on prevention
Health Restoration - To restore function and compensate for losses.
Health care disparities - Found with racial and ethnic health disparities. Lack of resources, income, jobs,
or live in rural areas. Often found in the Hispanic community and African American races.
Healthy People 2020 - Promotes health and disease prevention services aimed at improving the health of
ALL the United States.
What does "we empower" mean? - We help them take responsibility for themselves.
Primary (Health Promotion) - Basic hygiene, nutrition, exercise, immunizations, and regular check-ups
Secondary (Disease prevention) - Early diagnosis, screening, and treatment
Tertiary (Rehabilitative) - Restore person to optimal functioning
What is Empathy? - Understand the patient's thoughts but remains emotionally detached.
