NS 119 EXAM Study set | QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% CORRECT
Who was Florence Nightingale and what did she do? - ANSWER -First practicing nurse
with EVIDENCE
-Organized first school of nursing
-Improved sanitation in battlefield hospitals
-Her practices remain a basic part of nursing today.
-Understood the importance of wellness and health separate and distinctly from
medicine.
-Used nutrition, hygiene, and therapy
-was the first nurse to chart her findings and research
Who was Linda Richards? - ANSWER America's first professionally trained nurse
Who was Mary Mahoney? - ANSWER The first African American nursing student
Who was Clara Barton? - ANSWER Founder of the red cross, nurse who worked on the
battle fields of the civil war
What connotations did the "Angel of Mercy" images of nurses have? - ANSWER -
influenced by religion
-knew the risk inherent to the practice of nursing
What connotations did the nurse image of the "Old Battle Axe" have? - ANSWER -
science and philosophy
-personified nurses as the battle ax or torturer
,What connotations did "nurse as professional" have? - ANSWER -nursing was still
considered unprofessional until it was transformed by Florence nightingale
-advocating and obtaining changes in healthcare.
What connotations did the "naughty nurse" have? - ANSWER -nurses were portrayed as
sexy, mindless, irrelevant, or simply potential dates for surgeons
What connotations did the "military nurse" have? - ANSWER -provided support on the
battle field
-warriors fighting disease
-positive influences
What connotations did the nurse in the "handmaiden Image" have? - ANSWER -
stereotype that the male was the physician in the dominant role
-female nurses were subservient to the physician and supported the patients
What is different about the full spectrum nurse of today? - ANSWER -highly trained
-educated
-critical thinkers
-preform assessment
-plan of care
-starting and hanging IVs, Numerous procedures
-noting pt changes
calling provider
What are some characteristics of the nursing profession? - ANSWER -specialized training
in regard to orientation of an individual and ongoing research (EBP)
,-code of ethics (created by the ANA)
-autonomy
-professional organization
-working within your scope of practice
What social factors affect nursing - ANSWER -war: Clara B
-infection control: Florence Nightingale simple hand washing
-increased knowledge
-technology advances: IV pumps, charting, tools, documentation, mannequins
-female dominant
What is Benner's theory? - ANSWER From Novice to Expert: Excellence and Power in
Clinical Nursing Practice
What is Benner's model stage 1? - ANSWER Novice:
-onset of education
-little clinical experience
-task oriented
-"learning the rules"
What is Benner's model stage 2? - ANSWER Advanced Beginner:
-new graduate
-focus on more aspects of a clinical situation
-use more facts
-recognizes abnormalities
-cannot readily attach meaning to the findings
, What is the 3rd stage of Benner's model - ANSWER Competence:
-after 2-3 years of nursing practice
-able to handle their patient load
-deal with complexity
-prioritize situations
-more involved in their caregiver role
-emotionally involved
-they often do not fully grasp the overall scope and the most important aspects
What is Benner's model stage 4? - ANSWER Proficient:
-quickly take in all aspects of a situation and immediately give meaning to the cluster of
assessment data
-"big picture"
-coordinate services and forecast needs
-more flexible and able to adapt
What is Benner's model stage 5? - ANSWER Expert:
-able to see what needs to be achieved and how to do it
-deep understanding of a situation
-often consulted when others need advice
What area of education does an ADN program focus on? - ANSWER -more skills oriented
-hospitals want clinically skilled nurses
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% CORRECT
Who was Florence Nightingale and what did she do? - ANSWER -First practicing nurse
with EVIDENCE
-Organized first school of nursing
-Improved sanitation in battlefield hospitals
-Her practices remain a basic part of nursing today.
-Understood the importance of wellness and health separate and distinctly from
medicine.
-Used nutrition, hygiene, and therapy
-was the first nurse to chart her findings and research
Who was Linda Richards? - ANSWER America's first professionally trained nurse
Who was Mary Mahoney? - ANSWER The first African American nursing student
Who was Clara Barton? - ANSWER Founder of the red cross, nurse who worked on the
battle fields of the civil war
What connotations did the "Angel of Mercy" images of nurses have? - ANSWER -
influenced by religion
-knew the risk inherent to the practice of nursing
What connotations did the nurse image of the "Old Battle Axe" have? - ANSWER -
science and philosophy
-personified nurses as the battle ax or torturer
,What connotations did "nurse as professional" have? - ANSWER -nursing was still
considered unprofessional until it was transformed by Florence nightingale
-advocating and obtaining changes in healthcare.
What connotations did the "naughty nurse" have? - ANSWER -nurses were portrayed as
sexy, mindless, irrelevant, or simply potential dates for surgeons
What connotations did the "military nurse" have? - ANSWER -provided support on the
battle field
-warriors fighting disease
-positive influences
What connotations did the nurse in the "handmaiden Image" have? - ANSWER -
stereotype that the male was the physician in the dominant role
-female nurses were subservient to the physician and supported the patients
What is different about the full spectrum nurse of today? - ANSWER -highly trained
-educated
-critical thinkers
-preform assessment
-plan of care
-starting and hanging IVs, Numerous procedures
-noting pt changes
calling provider
What are some characteristics of the nursing profession? - ANSWER -specialized training
in regard to orientation of an individual and ongoing research (EBP)
,-code of ethics (created by the ANA)
-autonomy
-professional organization
-working within your scope of practice
What social factors affect nursing - ANSWER -war: Clara B
-infection control: Florence Nightingale simple hand washing
-increased knowledge
-technology advances: IV pumps, charting, tools, documentation, mannequins
-female dominant
What is Benner's theory? - ANSWER From Novice to Expert: Excellence and Power in
Clinical Nursing Practice
What is Benner's model stage 1? - ANSWER Novice:
-onset of education
-little clinical experience
-task oriented
-"learning the rules"
What is Benner's model stage 2? - ANSWER Advanced Beginner:
-new graduate
-focus on more aspects of a clinical situation
-use more facts
-recognizes abnormalities
-cannot readily attach meaning to the findings
, What is the 3rd stage of Benner's model - ANSWER Competence:
-after 2-3 years of nursing practice
-able to handle their patient load
-deal with complexity
-prioritize situations
-more involved in their caregiver role
-emotionally involved
-they often do not fully grasp the overall scope and the most important aspects
What is Benner's model stage 4? - ANSWER Proficient:
-quickly take in all aspects of a situation and immediately give meaning to the cluster of
assessment data
-"big picture"
-coordinate services and forecast needs
-more flexible and able to adapt
What is Benner's model stage 5? - ANSWER Expert:
-able to see what needs to be achieved and how to do it
-deep understanding of a situation
-often consulted when others need advice
What area of education does an ADN program focus on? - ANSWER -more skills oriented
-hospitals want clinically skilled nurses
