Kozier and Erb's Chapter 1 Study Questions with Answers
Which factor had the greatest influence on the expansion of the practice of nursing?
A. Societal attitudes toward the image of nursing
B. Traditional female role of nurturing others
C. Nursing's commitment to religious values
D. Nursing leadership's skills at influencing others - correct answers>>>D. Nursing leadership's skills at
influencing others
Rationale: Visionary nursing leadership was instrumental in expanding the practice of nursing. Although
females were traditionally seen in a nurturing role, society viewed them in a subservient and dependent
role, which caused them to be called upon to care for the ill of the community. The commitment to
religious values often resulted in exploitation, with few monetary rewards.
What is the primary attribute Florence Nightingale used to raise the status of nursing?
A. Her contribution to nursing education
B. Her use of political pressure
C. Her implementation of public health policies
D. Her vision of the health promotion role of nurses - correct answers>>>A. Her contribution to nursing
education
Rationale: Each attribute had a positive influence on the status of nursing, but it was thought that her
greatest achievement was her contribution to nursing education
Which of the following economic demographic changes has affected the demand for nursing care?
A. Clients in hospitals are more acutely ill.
B. Families are relying on primary health providers for health care.
C. There are a greater percentage of teenage substance abusers.
D. An increased proportion of elderly people in the population - correct answers>>>A. Clients in hospitals
are more acutely ill.
Which factor had the greatest influence on the expansion of the practice of nursing?
A. Societal attitudes toward the image of nursing
B. Traditional female role of nurturing others
C. Nursing's commitment to religious values
D. Nursing leadership's skills at influencing others - correct answers>>>D. Nursing leadership's skills at
influencing others
Rationale: Visionary nursing leadership was instrumental in expanding the practice of nursing. Although
females were traditionally seen in a nurturing role, society viewed them in a subservient and dependent
role, which caused them to be called upon to care for the ill of the community. The commitment to
religious values often resulted in exploitation, with few monetary rewards.
What is the primary attribute Florence Nightingale used to raise the status of nursing?
A. Her contribution to nursing education
B. Her use of political pressure
C. Her implementation of public health policies
D. Her vision of the health promotion role of nurses - correct answers>>>A. Her contribution to nursing
education
Rationale: Each attribute had a positive influence on the status of nursing, but it was thought that her
greatest achievement was her contribution to nursing education
Which of the following economic demographic changes has affected the demand for nursing care?
A. Clients in hospitals are more acutely ill.
B. Families are relying on primary health providers for health care.
C. There are a greater percentage of teenage substance abusers.
D. An increased proportion of elderly people in the population - correct answers>>>A. Clients in hospitals
are more acutely ill.
