Question 1

Which historical images impeded the development of nursing as a profession? Select all that apply.
A) Religious
B) Servant
C) Folk
D) Ancient
E) Social

Accepted Answer

A, B, C

Question 2

Which principles best describe Florence Nightingale's beliefs about the nursing profession? Select all that apply.
A) Caring
B) Lifelong learning
C) Improved conditions for clients
D) Curriculum was based on theory only
E) Nursing teachers were hired on voluntary basis
F) Physicians had final authority over nursing curriculum

Accepted Answer

Florence Nightingale believed in the importance of caring for patients, the necessity of lifelong learning for nurses, and the need to improve conditions for clients to promote their health and recovery.

Question 3

Which best describes the findings of an 1869 report by the American Medical Association regarding nursing education? Select all that apply.
A) Every large hospital should have a nursing school.
B) Schools should be under county medical societies.
C) Nurses should be recruited from shelters.
D) Nurses should provide most of the workforce for hospitals.

Accepted Answer

The report recommended that every large hospital should have a nursing school and that schools should be under county medical societies.

Question 4

Which best describes characteristics of early nursing schools around the turn of the century? Select all that apply.
A) Promoted religious image of the nurse
B) Largely considered an apprenticeship
C) Lacked standardized curriculum
D) Students commuted long distances
E) Attrition rate was low

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which best describes characteristics of early nursing...

Question 5

A nursing student is reading about military influences that brought about significant changes in nursing. Place these influential events in order of occurrence?
A) Administration of small pox vaccinations
B) Invention of ambulances
C) Development of The Red Cross
D) GI Bill enacted

Accepted Answer

The administration of smallpox vaccinations began in the 18th century, significantly predating the other options. The concept of ambulances was developed in the 19th century to aid in military and civilian medical care. The Red Cross was established in 1863, further advancing medical care and humanitarian aid. Lastly, the GI Bill was enacted in 1944, after World War II, to provide various benefits to veterans, including educational benefits that impacted nursing education.

Question 6

The nurse is conducting an in-service that describes the primary difference between nursing and medicine. Which priority concept should be included?
A) Caring framework
B) Professional opportunities
C) Degree of specialization
D) Curative treatment

Accepted Answer

The primary difference between nursing and medicine is often described in terms of the caring framework. Nursing is traditionally focused on the holistic care of individuals, including their physical, emotional, and social needs, whereas medicine tends to focus more on diagnosing and treating diseases.

Question 7

Which priority information should be included in an in-service about the legal definition of nursing?
A) Provides foundation and guidelines for practice
B) Identifies approved nursing frameworks
C) Outlines major criteria for a profession
D) Governs collective bargaining

Accepted Answer

The legal definition of nursing provides the foundation and guidelines for nursing practice, ensuring that nurses understand their roles, responsibilities, and the standards they must adhere to. This is essential information for an in-service focused on the legal aspects of nursing.

Question 8

The nursing student is preparing for graduation. Which ceremony is most likely to occur?
A) Pinning
B) Capping
C) White coat
D) Uniform

Accepted Answer

Pinning ceremonies are a traditional and symbolic event in nursing schools, marking the transition from student to professional nurse.

Question 9

The nursing student is researching the current nursing shortage. Which priority factors should be included? Select all that apply.
A) Retention
B) Work environment
C) Baby boomers
D) Number of males in profession
E) Increased clinical space

Accepted Answer

Retention, work environment, and baby boomers are all priority factors that should be included when researching the current nursing shortage.

Question 10

The Council on Nurse Education and Practice focuses primarily on which factors? Select all that apply.
A) Enhancement and composition of the workforce
B) Promotion of interdisciplinary care delivery
C) Financing and delivery of nursing service
D) Supply of educationally prepared nursing faculty
E) Limited number of spaces in nursing schools

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Council on Nurse Education and Practice...

Question 11

Which best describes nursing in ancient culture? Select all that apply.
A) Sickness believed to be caused by evil spirits.
B) Health rules part of religious codes.
C) Sound theory of disease was absent.
D) Nursing mentioned in early writings.
E) Formal nursing originated 300 years ago.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which best describes nursing in ancient culture?...

Question 12

Florence Nightingale changed the approach to public health measures. Which public health measures were instrumental in improving health during the late 1800s? Select all that apply.
A) Basic hygiene
B) Constructing hospitals
C) Wholesome food
D) Recording health statistics
E) Nursing education

Accepted Answer

The answer of Florence Nightingale changed the approach to public...

Question 13

Which one statement accurately describes the overall development of a definition of nursing?
A) Nurses cannot agree on a single definition of nursing.
B) Researchers can pinpoint the period in history when nursing first evolved.
C) Nursing is pursued primarily through theoretical concepts.
D) A clear distinction is made between nursing and medicine.

Accepted Answer

Nursing, as a profession, has evolved over centuries and is influenced by cultural, social, and historical contexts, leading to a variety of definitions rather than a single, universally agreed-upon definition.

Question 14

The nurse is documenting nursing interventions using a comprehensive, standardized language. Which of the following best demonstrates this documentation?
A) Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)
B) NANDA International (NANDA-I)
C) Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC)
D) The Omaha System

Accepted Answer

The Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) is a comprehensive, standardized language specifically for documenting nursing interventions.

Question 15

Which factors influence the need for a special and unique language for the nursing profession? Select all that apply.
A) Evidence-based decision making
B) Guide clinical decisions
C) Manage information
D) Historical data
E) Cost of data storage

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based decision making, guiding clinical decisions, and managing information are all factors that influence the need for a special and unique language for the nursing profession.

Question 16

The number and size of nursing schools in the United States grew significantly in the years of the early 20th century. Which best describes the characteristics of these schools?
A) Religious devotion and subservience to authority
B) A thorough knowledge of anatomy
C) Critical thinking, assertiveness, and autonomy
D) An understanding of the holistic care

Accepted Answer

The growth of nursing schools in the early 20th century was significantly influenced by religious organizations, which emphasized values such as religious devotion and subservience to authority. This was reflective of the broader societal norms and the role of women at the time.

Question 17

Which of the following contributed most to the development of the nursing profession?
A) Decreased mortality rates during war time
B) Public funding for the treatment of disease
C) Increased understanding of infection control
D) Physicians who were willing to train nurses

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following is one of the most essential skills for successful nursing performance?
A) Critical thinking
B) Autonomy
C) Understanding of nursing theory
D) Recognition of prescriptive authority

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking is crucial in nursing for making informed decisions and providing high-quality patient care. It enables nurses to assess situations, consider various outcomes, and choose the best course of action.

Question 19

Which of these characteristics identify nursing as a profession when applied to sociologic literature? Select all that apply.
A) Educational preparation
B) Code of ethics
C) Service to the public
D) Prescriptive authority
E) Stress and burnout

Accepted Answer

Educational preparation, a code of ethics, and service to the public are characteristics that identify nursing as a profession according to sociologic literature.

Question 20

Which of these is considered main factors in the long-term shortages of nurses? Select all that apply.
A) Aging workforce
B) Career changes
C) Clinical space
D) Increasing faculty numbers
E) Decreased program funding

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these is considered main factors...

Quiz 1: Exploring the Growth of Nursing As a Profession

Which historical images impeded the development of nursing as a profession? Select all that apply.

Which principles best describe Florence Nightingale's beliefs about the nursing profession? Select all that apply.

Which best describes the findings of an 1869 report by the American Medical Association regarding nursing education? Select all that apply.

Which best describes characteristics of early nursing schools around the turn of the century? Select all that apply.

A nursing student is reading about military influences that brought about significant changes in nursing. Place these influential events in order of occurrence?

The nurse is conducting an in-service that describes the primary difference between nursing and medicine. Which priority concept should be included?

Which priority information should be included in an in-service about the legal definition of nursing?

The nursing student is preparing for graduation. Which ceremony is most likely to occur?

The nursing student is researching the current nursing shortage. Which priority factors should be included? Select all that apply.

The Council on Nurse Education and Practice focuses primarily on which factors? Select all that apply.

Which best describes nursing in ancient culture? Select all that apply.

Florence Nightingale changed the approach to public health measures. Which public health measures were instrumental in improving health during the late 1800s? Select all that apply.

Which one statement accurately describes the overall development of a definition of nursing?

The nurse is documenting nursing interventions using a comprehensive, standardized language. Which of the following best demonstrates this documentation?

Which factors influence the need for a special and unique language for the nursing profession? Select all that apply.

The number and size of nursing schools in the United States grew significantly in the years of the early 20th century. Which best describes the characteristics of these schools?

Which of the following contributed most to the development of the nursing profession?

Which of the following is one of the most essential skills for successful nursing performance?

Which of these characteristics identify nursing as a profession when applied to sociologic literature? Select all that apply.

Which of these is considered main factors in the long-term shortages of nurses? Select all that apply.