Question 1

During the middle ages,Sir Camillus,a male nurse,is remembered for which of the following accomplishments that are still used today? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

During the Middle Ages,Sir Camillus,a male nurse,is remembered for his accomplishments of developing the first ambulance service and originating the red cross symbol that is still used today in health care.

Question 2

As nursing graduates,students need to be aware of organizations that assist in governing and regulating nursing practice.Which of the following organizations fall in this category? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing and the National League for Nursing are both organizations that govern and regulate nursing practice.The Nightingale Training School for Nurses and baccalaureate nursing programs are educational programs where individuals can obtain nursing degrees.

Question 3

Graduates from an accredited nursing program are aware that to obtain a license to practice nursing in the United States they must:

Accepted Answer

The process in which state boards of nursing act collectively is through the development and administration of licensure examinations for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN)and registered nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Question 4

When was the concept of third-party payments and prepaid health insurance instituted?

Accepted Answer

At the turn of the 20th century in the lumber and mining camps of the Pacific Northwest,the concept of third-party payments and prepaid health insurance was instituted in which employers contracted for medical services for which they paid a monthly fee.

Question 5

The Goldmark Report identified which of the following as the major weakness of hospital-based nursing training programs?

Accepted Answer

The Goldmark Report identified the major weakness of hospital-based nursing training programs as putting the needs of the institution before the needs of the student.It also concluded that nursing education should take place in the university setting if nursing was to be on equal footing with other disciplines.

Question 6

Linda Richards,who was awarded the first diploma from an American school of nursing,made which of the following contributions to nursing?

Accepted Answer

Linda Richards was the first graduate of an American diploma school of nursing.She established many hospital-based training schools for nurses,introduced nurses' notes as part of the client's medical record,and began practice of nurses wearing uniforms.

Question 7

Nursing educators provide learning experiences that focus on observing and providing care for living clients such as those in a hospital setting The nursing student is aware that this type of learning is:

Accepted Answer

Clinical learning provides a learning experience that focuses on observing and providing care for living clients such as those in a hospital setting.The focus of the education is on observing and providing care for living clients.

Question 8

Under which of these arrangements is primary health care service provided to clients for a predetermined fee?

Accepted Answer

Health maintenance organization (HMOs)are prepaid health plans that provide primary health care services for a preset fee and focus on cost-effective treatment methods.

Question 9

Nursing educators provide a systematic presentation of information in a classroom setting.Student nurses are aware that this type of learning experience is considered to be:

Accepted Answer

Didactic learning is a systematic presentation of information in a classroom setting.The education is focused on basic nursing skills.

Question 10

The nursing care personnel who care for clients under the supervision of an RN or other licensed provider while employed in settings such as hospitals,long-term care,home health,medical office,and ambulatory care facilities are known as:

Accepted Answer

Licensed practical/vocational nurses (LP/VNs)are educated in programs that are approximately 1 year in length.The LPN works under the supervision of an RN or other licensed provider in structured settings such as hospitals,long-term care facilities,and physicians' offices.

Question 11

Which nurse was considered an influential nursing educator who wrote one of the first nursing textbooks.In addition,she also was the first editor of The American Journal of Nursing?

Accepted Answer

Lavinia Dock was an influential nursing educator who wrote one of the first nursing textbooks and many other books and served as first editor of The American Journal of Nursing.

Question 12

Which nursing advocate worked to encourage respect for cultural diversity and was America's first African American professional nurse?

Accepted Answer

Mary Mahoney was the first African American professional nurse;she encouraged respect for cultural diversity.

Question 13

A nursing student attends a 2-year nursing program at a community college and is prepared to apply for registered nurse licensure in the future.The BEST description of this student's academic program would be:

Accepted Answer

An associate degree in nursing is a 2-year nursing program offered at a community college and prepares graduates to apply for registered nurse licensure.

Question 14

Maintaining membership in nursing organizations is vital to the nursing profession because the primary function of these organizations is to:

Accepted Answer

Professional nursing organizations provide services such as identifying society's nursing needs and fostering programs to meet these needs;providing accreditation to nursing schools;focusing on improving the quality,education,and recognition of nursing schools;and keeping nurses informed about nursing issues and trends in health care.

Question 15

The discord among physicians regarding nursing care laid the groundwork for the establishment of these nursing protocols:

Accepted Answer

Standing orders for nurses providing home care were developed by the Chicago Visiting Nurse Association in 1912.When a physician did not provide specific orders,these orders were to direct the nursing care of the clients.

Question 16

Nursing programs must complete processes that appraise institutions,programs,or services that meet predetermined structure,process,and outcome criteria.This process is:

Accepted Answer

Accreditations are processes that appraise institutions,programs,or services that meet predetermined structure,process,and outcome criteria.This ensures standards for educational programs.

Question 17

Which of these schools was the FIRST to provide formal education for practical nursing?

Accepted Answer

Practical nursing was established under the Title III of the Health Amendment Act of 1955.The first practical nursing school was the Ballard School.

Question 18

Which type of nursing programs prepare graduates to write the licensure examination?

Accepted Answer

There are two types of entry-level nursing programs that prepare graduates to take the licensure examination (NCLEX),LP/VN,or RN programs.

Question 19

The federal government became more involved in health care delivery with the passage of which legislative act?

Accepted Answer

The federal government became more involved in health care delivery with the passage of the Social Security Act.This provided benefits for older adults,child welfare,and federal funding for educating health care personnel.

Question 20

Adelaide Nutting was a nursing educator,historian,and scholar,and the first nurse to be:

Accepted Answer

Adelaide Nutting was the first nurse to be appointed to a university professorship,advocated nursing education in university settings,and was a distinguished nursing historian,educator,and scholar.

Quiz 3: Nursing History, Education, and Organizations