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Quiz 1: Nursing History/
Communication/ Wellness (Unitek)
Questions and Answers Latest 2026
Dorthea Dix Ans: dedicated to improving conditions for
the mentally ill. led movement to build new mental
hospitals and improve existing ones
Clara Barton Ans: Founded the American Red Cross
Mary Eliza Mahoney Ans: first African American
professional nurse
1st af. Am nurse
Lillian D. Wald (1867-1940) Ans: Responsible for the
development of public health nursing in the United States
through the founding of the Henry Street Settlement in
New York City.
Florence Nightingale Ans: Established sanitary nursing
care units. Founder of modern nursing. began
professional education of nursing.
Led a group of nurses to Scutari, Turkey during the
Crimean War.
Pastor Theodor Fliedner Ans: Established the
Kaiserswerth School of nursing in Kaiserswerth, Germany
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Mary Ann Ball (1817-1901) Ans: One of the greatest
nurse heroines of the Civil War. Championed the rights
and comforts of the soldiers; organized diet kitchens,
laundries, ambulance service; and supervised the nursing
staff.
Linda Richards Ans: America's first trained nurse
Developed present day documentation system
World War 1 Ans: Newly formed Army & Nurse Corps
World War 2 Ans: Cadet Nurse Corps was established
"Lady with the Lamp" Ans: Florence Nightengale, now
symbol of nursing is the lamp
Pittsburgh Infirmary Ans: Now Passavant Hospital
Created by Fliedner
Bellevue Hospital Ans: Opened first school of nursing
(1873).
NCLEX Ans: National Council Licensure Examination
Nurse Practice Act (NPA) Ans: defines the scope and
limitations of professional nursing practice; vary from
state to state
Accredation Ans: official recognition or belief; certified
as meeting certain set standards
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Quiz 1: Nursing History/
Communication/ Wellness (Unitek)
Questions and Answers Latest 2026
Dorthea Dix Ans: dedicated to improving conditions for
the mentally ill. led movement to build new mental
hospitals and improve existing ones
Clara Barton Ans: Founded the American Red Cross
Mary Eliza Mahoney Ans: first African American
professional nurse
1st af. Am nurse
Lillian D. Wald (1867-1940) Ans: Responsible for the
development of public health nursing in the United States
through the founding of the Henry Street Settlement in
New York City.
Florence Nightingale Ans: Established sanitary nursing
care units. Founder of modern nursing. began
professional education of nursing.
Led a group of nurses to Scutari, Turkey during the
Crimean War.
Pastor Theodor Fliedner Ans: Established the
Kaiserswerth School of nursing in Kaiserswerth, Germany
© 2025 All rights reserved
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Mary Ann Ball (1817-1901) Ans: One of the greatest
nurse heroines of the Civil War. Championed the rights
and comforts of the soldiers; organized diet kitchens,
laundries, ambulance service; and supervised the nursing
staff.
Linda Richards Ans: America's first trained nurse
Developed present day documentation system
World War 1 Ans: Newly formed Army & Nurse Corps
World War 2 Ans: Cadet Nurse Corps was established
"Lady with the Lamp" Ans: Florence Nightengale, now
symbol of nursing is the lamp
Pittsburgh Infirmary Ans: Now Passavant Hospital
Created by Fliedner
Bellevue Hospital Ans: Opened first school of nursing
(1873).
NCLEX Ans: National Council Licensure Examination
Nurse Practice Act (NPA) Ans: defines the scope and
limitations of professional nursing practice; vary from
state to state
Accredation Ans: official recognition or belief; certified
as meeting certain set standards
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