Deck 1: A History of Health Care and Nursing

Question 1

Some nurses believe that Florence Nightingale holds nursing back and represents the negative and backward elements of nursing. This view cites as evidence that Nightingale supported the subordination of nurses to physicians, opposed registration of nurses, and did not see mental health nurses as part of the profession. After reading this chapter, what do you think? Is Nightingale relevant in the 21st century to the nursing profession? Why or why not?

Answer 1

As a nursing professional, I believe that Florence Nightingale is still relevant in the 21st century to the nursing profession. While it is true that she held some beliefs and practices that may be considered outdated or controversial by today's standards, it is important to recognize the context in which she lived and worked. Nightingale's contributions to the field of nursing, such as her emphasis on sanitation and hygiene, her pioneering work in nursing education, and her advocacy for the rights and well-being of patients, have had a lasting impact on the profession.

Furthermore, Nightingale's legacy serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made in nursing and the ongoing need for continued advancement and improvement. By acknowledging her shortcomings and learning from them, we can strive to create a more inclusive and equitable nursing profession that values the contributions of all nurses, regardless of their specialty or background.

In conclusion, while it is important to critically examine Nightingale's beliefs and actions, I believe that her influence on the nursing profession cannot be denied. Her commitment to patient care, education, and advocacy continues to resonate in the 21st century, making her a relevant and important figure in the history and development of nursing.

Question 2

What do you think would be the response of such historical nursing leaders as ­Florence Nightingale, Lillian Wald, and Mary Breckinridge if they could see what the profession of nursing looks like today?

Answer 2

It is difficult to say for certain how historical nursing leaders such as Florence Nightingale, Lillian Wald, and Mary Breckinridge would respond to the profession of nursing today, but we can make some educated guesses based on their values and contributions to the field.

Florence Nightingale, known as the founder of modern nursing, was a pioneer in promoting sanitation and hygiene in healthcare settings. She would likely be pleased to see the advancements in infection control and patient safety that have been made in nursing practice today. However, she may also be concerned about the increasing demands and pressures placed on nurses in the current healthcare system.

Lillian Wald, who was instrumental in establishing public health nursing in the United States, would likely be encouraged by the expansion of nursing roles into community and public health settings. She may also advocate for greater emphasis on addressing social determinants of health and healthcare disparities in nursing practice today.

Mary Breckinridge, who founded the Frontier Nursing Service and was a champion for midwifery and maternal healthcare, would likely be pleased to see the continued focus on women's health and the advancements in maternal and child nursing. She may also advocate for greater support for nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners in providing primary care services.

Overall, it is likely that these historical nursing leaders would both celebrate the progress made in the nursing profession and also advocate for continued advancements in nursing education, practice, and policy to ensure the highest quality of care for patients and communities.

Question 3

Which practice was developed during the Middle Ages to prevent the spread of disease?

A) Extermination
B) Antibiotic therapy
C) Vaccination
D) Quarantine

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which report advocated for university schools of nursing to train nurse leaders?

A) Goldmark Report
B) Shattuck Report
C) Brown Report
D) Chadwick Report

Question 5

Who established the Henry Street Settlement?

A) Mary Brewster
B) Margaret Sanger
C) Lillian Wald
D) Mary Brewster and Lillian Wald
E) Margaret Sanger and Mary Brewster

Question 6

Which nurse founded the Frontier Nursing Service and the Frontier Graduate School of Nurse Midwifery in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky?

A) Dorothea Dix
B) Clara Barton
C) Mary Breckenridge
D) Mary Osborne

Question 7

What was the primary purpose of the first hospitals in the United States?

A) Treat wealthy patients
B) Protect the public at large
C) Care for patients with contagious disease
D) Protect the public at large and care for patients with contagious disease

Question 8

Why was Nurse of the Future: Nursing Core Competencies developed?

A) To create a seamless progression through all levels of nursing education
B) To establish a vision for nursing education for the 21st century
C) To develop consensus on competencies
D) To create a seamless progression through all levels of nursing education and establish a vision for nursing education for the 21st century
E) To create a seamless progression through all levels of nursing education and develop consensus on competencies

Question 9

Which of the following is a key area of competency for graduates of nursing as developed by the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative?

A) Patient-centered care
B) Safety and quality improvement
C) Teamwork and collaboration
D) Evidence-based practice and informatics
E) All of these are correct.

Question 10

Which of the following is a goal of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative?

A) Preparing future nurses who have the knowledge necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of the healthcare systems within which they work
B) Preparing future nurses who have the skills necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of the healthcare systems within which they work
C) Preparing future nurses who have the attitudes necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of the healthcare systems within which they work
D) All of these are correct.

Question 11

Which of the following is a recommendation of The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health?

A) Interdisciplinary education
B) Decreasing barriers to nursing scope of practice
C) Increasing educational levels of nurses
D) All of these are correct.