NURS 301 Exam 1 Class 1 – Questions With Accurate
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What is the contribution of "Florence - 1st practicing nurse epidemiologist
Nightingale" to professional nursing? - Her statistical analysis connected poor sanitation
(Focus 1 Q1) with cholera and dysentery
- Developed the first program to train nurses in 1860
What is the contribution of "Clara - Founder of the American Red Cross
Barton" to professional nursing? - Tended to soldiers on the battlefield, cleansing their
(Focus 1 Q1) wounds, meeting their basic needs and comforting
them in death
What is the contribution of "Harriet -Active in the Underground Railroad Movement and
Tubman" to professional nursing? assisted in leading over 300 slaves to freedom
(Focus 1 Q1)
What is the contribution of "Mary - First African American professionally trained nurse.
Mahoney" to professional nursing? - She was concerned with relationships between
(Focus 1 Q1) cultures & races
- She brought forth an awareness of cultural diversity
and respect for individuals
What is the contribution of "Isabel - Helped found the Nurses Associated Alumnae of
Hampton Robb" to professional the United States and Canada in 1896
nursing? (Focus 1 Q1) - This organization became the American Nurses
Association in 1911
What is the contribution of "Lillian - Opened the Henry Street Settlement in 1893 which
Wald & Mary Brewster" to professional focused on the health needs of poor people who
nursing? (Focus 1 Q1) lived in tenements in NYC
,What is the contribution of "Mary - She was instrumental in the affiliation of nursing
Adelaide Nutting" to professional education in universities.
nursing? (Focus 1 Q1) - She was the first professor of nursing at Columbia
University Teachers College in 1906
What is the contribution of "Dr. - Established the 1st AA Nursing Program
Mildred Montage" to professional
nursing? (Focus 1 Q1)
Describe the influence/impact of - Demographics changes affect the population
"Demographics" on nursing (Focus 1 - Nursing responds to such changes by exploring
Q2) new methods to provide care, by changing nursing
education and by establishing practice standards
Describe the influence/impact of the - The women's movement brought about many
"Women's Health Care Issues" on changes in society
nursing (Focus 1 Q2) - As a result there is a greater sensitivity to the health
care needs of women and the role of women in
health care research
Describe the influence/impact of the - The human rights movement changes the way
"Human Rights Movement" on nursing society viewed the rights of all of its members,
(Focus 1 Q2) including minorities.
- Nursing responds by respecting the human rights
of all client and their right to quality care.
- Nurses advocate the rights of all clients, but they
also recognize the special needs of some groups
Describe the influence/impact of the - low paying jobs, mental illnesses, homelessness,
"Medically Under-served" on nursing and rising health care costs all contribute to and
(Focus 1 Q2) increase in the medically under served population
- Nurses work in many health care settings providing
health promotion and disease prevention
Describe the influence/impact of the - Threats of bioterrorism are continuous
"Threat of Bioterrorism" on nursing - Nurses are active in disaster preparedness
(Focus 1 Q2)
, Describe the influence/impact of - Nurses are responsible for providing the client with
"Rising Costs" on nursing (Focus 1 Q2) the best quality care in an efficient and economically
sound manner
Describe the influence/impact of the - There is a direct link between nursing care &
"Nursing Shortage" on nursing (Focus 1 positive client outcomes, reduced complication rates
Q2) and a more rapid return of the client to preillness
state.
- With fewer nurses in the workplace it is important
for nurses to learn to use their client contact time
efficiently and professionally
Describe the influence/impact of the - Is a problem solving approach to clinical practice
"Evidence Based Practice" on nursing that uses the best available evidence along with your
(Focus 1 Q2) expertise and client preferences and values in
making decisions about care.
- It requires you to actively pursue the best scientific
evidence when making decisions
Describe the influence/impact of the - When you use research finding in your nursing
"Biomedical Research" on nursing practice you base your nursing care on science
(Focus 1 Q2) rather than tradition
What are the 5 characteristics of a 1. Requires an extended education of its members as
profession? (Focus 1 Q3) well as a basic liberal education
2. Has a theoretical body of knowledge (theory
based leading to defined skills, abilities and norms
3. Provides a specific service
4. Member have autonomy in decision-making and
practice
5. Has a code of ethics for practice
What is the ANA definition of Nursing "Nursing protects, promotes and optimizes our
Practice? (Focus 1 Q4) client's health, prevents illness and injury, alleviates
suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of
human responses and advocates for the care of our
clients. Today the nursing profession remains
committed to the care and nurturing of both health
and ill people, individually or in groups and
committees."
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Terms in this set (107)
What is the contribution of "Florence - 1st practicing nurse epidemiologist
Nightingale" to professional nursing? - Her statistical analysis connected poor sanitation
(Focus 1 Q1) with cholera and dysentery
- Developed the first program to train nurses in 1860
What is the contribution of "Clara - Founder of the American Red Cross
Barton" to professional nursing? - Tended to soldiers on the battlefield, cleansing their
(Focus 1 Q1) wounds, meeting their basic needs and comforting
them in death
What is the contribution of "Harriet -Active in the Underground Railroad Movement and
Tubman" to professional nursing? assisted in leading over 300 slaves to freedom
(Focus 1 Q1)
What is the contribution of "Mary - First African American professionally trained nurse.
Mahoney" to professional nursing? - She was concerned with relationships between
(Focus 1 Q1) cultures & races
- She brought forth an awareness of cultural diversity
and respect for individuals
What is the contribution of "Isabel - Helped found the Nurses Associated Alumnae of
Hampton Robb" to professional the United States and Canada in 1896
nursing? (Focus 1 Q1) - This organization became the American Nurses
Association in 1911
What is the contribution of "Lillian - Opened the Henry Street Settlement in 1893 which
Wald & Mary Brewster" to professional focused on the health needs of poor people who
nursing? (Focus 1 Q1) lived in tenements in NYC
,What is the contribution of "Mary - She was instrumental in the affiliation of nursing
Adelaide Nutting" to professional education in universities.
nursing? (Focus 1 Q1) - She was the first professor of nursing at Columbia
University Teachers College in 1906
What is the contribution of "Dr. - Established the 1st AA Nursing Program
Mildred Montage" to professional
nursing? (Focus 1 Q1)
Describe the influence/impact of - Demographics changes affect the population
"Demographics" on nursing (Focus 1 - Nursing responds to such changes by exploring
Q2) new methods to provide care, by changing nursing
education and by establishing practice standards
Describe the influence/impact of the - The women's movement brought about many
"Women's Health Care Issues" on changes in society
nursing (Focus 1 Q2) - As a result there is a greater sensitivity to the health
care needs of women and the role of women in
health care research
Describe the influence/impact of the - The human rights movement changes the way
"Human Rights Movement" on nursing society viewed the rights of all of its members,
(Focus 1 Q2) including minorities.
- Nursing responds by respecting the human rights
of all client and their right to quality care.
- Nurses advocate the rights of all clients, but they
also recognize the special needs of some groups
Describe the influence/impact of the - low paying jobs, mental illnesses, homelessness,
"Medically Under-served" on nursing and rising health care costs all contribute to and
(Focus 1 Q2) increase in the medically under served population
- Nurses work in many health care settings providing
health promotion and disease prevention
Describe the influence/impact of the - Threats of bioterrorism are continuous
"Threat of Bioterrorism" on nursing - Nurses are active in disaster preparedness
(Focus 1 Q2)
, Describe the influence/impact of - Nurses are responsible for providing the client with
"Rising Costs" on nursing (Focus 1 Q2) the best quality care in an efficient and economically
sound manner
Describe the influence/impact of the - There is a direct link between nursing care &
"Nursing Shortage" on nursing (Focus 1 positive client outcomes, reduced complication rates
Q2) and a more rapid return of the client to preillness
state.
- With fewer nurses in the workplace it is important
for nurses to learn to use their client contact time
efficiently and professionally
Describe the influence/impact of the - Is a problem solving approach to clinical practice
"Evidence Based Practice" on nursing that uses the best available evidence along with your
(Focus 1 Q2) expertise and client preferences and values in
making decisions about care.
- It requires you to actively pursue the best scientific
evidence when making decisions
Describe the influence/impact of the - When you use research finding in your nursing
"Biomedical Research" on nursing practice you base your nursing care on science
(Focus 1 Q2) rather than tradition
What are the 5 characteristics of a 1. Requires an extended education of its members as
profession? (Focus 1 Q3) well as a basic liberal education
2. Has a theoretical body of knowledge (theory
based leading to defined skills, abilities and norms
3. Provides a specific service
4. Member have autonomy in decision-making and
practice
5. Has a code of ethics for practice
What is the ANA definition of Nursing "Nursing protects, promotes and optimizes our
Practice? (Focus 1 Q4) client's health, prevents illness and injury, alleviates
suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of
human responses and advocates for the care of our
clients. Today the nursing profession remains
committed to the care and nurturing of both health
and ill people, individually or in groups and
committees."
