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, 8. How were public health nurses and home visiting nurses different from nurses employed in
other sectors of the healthcare system?
a. They received less compensation for their services
b. They were dependent on other health care professionals
c. They required post-diploma training at a university
d. They offered services to the elite living in urban districts
Correct Answer: c (page 4)
9. Which of the following were the first two public health nursing specialties?
a. TB nursing and school nursing
b. Private duty nursing and TB nursing
c. Home-visiting nursing and school nursing
d. Outpost nursing and school nursing
Correct Answer: a (page 4)
10. What was the role of the first public health nurses in Canada?
a. To assess hygiene conditions in the home
b. To conduct well baby clinics
c. To promote breastfeeding of newborn infants
d. To promote health of school children
Correct Answer: d (page 4)
11. Which organization is credited for establishing well-baby clinics?
a. The Grey Nuns
b. The Victorian Order of Nurses
c. The Red Cross
d. Provincial Health Departments
Correct Answer: c (page 5)