DIMENSIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Why have the use of integrative health practices increased CORRECT ANSWER dissatisfaction with conventional health care, desire for greater control of health, desire for cultural and philosophical congruence with personal beliefs, belief in the effectiveness of alternative therapies, individual health status, rising cost of conventional health care Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) CORRECT ANSWER Using research findings to guide nursing practice. It uses statistical data to estimate the risk-benefit ratio. The Cap CORRECT ANSWER A symbol of service to others. The first one was in 1874, primary used to keep long hair out of the way. Each school designed their own. Separate ceremonies for pinning and capping. Capping was after 6 months of classroom education. Signs of rank were first year, white cap, 2nd year, vertical black band on the edge, and 3rd year, graduation, vertical band removed and a black band across the front. The Nursing Pin CORRECT ANSWER During the crusades, Knight's hospitallers wore a white Maltese cross around their neck, showing they were skilled in treating injured soldiers. The first modern nursing pin attributed to Nightingale, which was the blue cross with her head in the middle. Each program designed a unique pin to represent values, philosophies, beliefs, and goals. The Lamp CORRECT ANSWER Flame of Life, extinguished by death. The burning of the lamp symbolized enlightenment that accompanies knowledge. Florence used the lamps during her rounds at night. Hippocrates CORRECT ANSWER "Father of Medicine" Isabel Adams Hampton-Robb CORRECT ANSWER Focused on the academics rather than clinically raised standards of education in the U.S. She was an advocate for reducing long hours. She was the first president of the ANA, and helped develop American Journal of Nursing. Lillian Ward CORRECT ANSWER Opened the Henry Street Settlement (a storefront health clinic in a poorer part of NYC. The nurses made home visits and focused on sanitary conditions and children's health). She was an advocate for wellness education, Founded the National Organization for Public health nursing, in 1912. Lavinia Lloyd Dock CORRECT ANSWER Write the medical textbook for nurses. She addressed problems of poverty and squalor. She was dedicated to the pursuit of equal rights. She spent of 20 years fighting for women's rights to vote. Annie W. Goodrich CORRECT ANSWER She ran multiple nursing schools throughout New York. In 1910, she was appointed State Inspector of Nursing Schools (a position on physicians held), and was the Dean of Nursing i