The evolution of nursing ch.1
Nursing evolves along with changes in? - ANS nursing evolves as a society and health care
needs and policies change.
In early organization, care of the sick was primarily provided by? - ANS care of the sick was
primarily provided by men, women mostly assisted with childbirth.
There is evidence that medical treatment existed in ancient Egypt, this treatment included? -
ANS the recording of the pulse, and the use of splints, and bandages, and of hollow reeds for
catheters.
Medicine progressed from the initial belief that illness was caused by? - ANS punishment from
God, God's wrath, demons and spirits caused illness.
Discuss the monastic factors that influenced the practice of nursing? - ANS charged with the
caring of the sick, famine, disease, war, and the emphasis on survival resulted an increased
needs to care for the sick and poor.
What factors influenced the evolution of nursing from occupation to profession? - ANS Florence
nightingale began a program at Saint Thomas Hospital in London, England that provided
education for nurses. Nurses were required to have good character and had to be committed to
and able to complete the course of study.
Identify the six ways in which the "Nightingale nurses" improved patient care and advanced the
practice of nursing? - ANS Good hygiene, sanitation, patient observation, accurate record
keeping, nutritional improvements, and the introduction and use of new medical equipment.
Describe the effect that World War I and World War II had on nursing? - ANS created an
increased demand for nurses
Identify the major events in America in the 19th Century that led to the development of the
current nursing education programs? - ANS Similar patient care problems in Europe were
occurring in America during the middle of the 1800's. The American Revolution and Civil War
led to casualties and disease, requiring trained individuals to provide care. Pastor Theodore
Fliedner established the first protestant hospital and his deaconesses began the first formalized
education program.
List the four major concepts that are the basis for nursing theories and models. - ANS Nursing,
Patient, Health, Enviorment
Hippocrates is credited with the development of? - ANS A holistic approach to patient care.
Phoebe, one of the first deaconesses, was known for providing? - ANS Care to the poor and
sick in their homes.
Florence Nightingale applied the principles of nursing she learned in Germany to care of
soldiers during the? - ANS Crimean war
Which individual is credited with the establishment and development of the Red Cross? - ANS
Clara Barton
Which individual crusaded for elevation of the standards of care for the mentally ill? - ANS
Dorothea Dix
The American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools became a committee of the? -
ANS National League for Nursing Education
Orem's theory of nursing could be described as? - ANS Nursing care that becomes necessary
when a patient is unable to fulfill biological, psychological, developmental, or social needs.
Nursing evolves along with changes in? - ANS nursing evolves as a society and health care
needs and policies change.
In early organization, care of the sick was primarily provided by? - ANS care of the sick was
primarily provided by men, women mostly assisted with childbirth.
There is evidence that medical treatment existed in ancient Egypt, this treatment included? -
ANS the recording of the pulse, and the use of splints, and bandages, and of hollow reeds for
catheters.
Medicine progressed from the initial belief that illness was caused by? - ANS punishment from
God, God's wrath, demons and spirits caused illness.
Discuss the monastic factors that influenced the practice of nursing? - ANS charged with the
caring of the sick, famine, disease, war, and the emphasis on survival resulted an increased
needs to care for the sick and poor.
What factors influenced the evolution of nursing from occupation to profession? - ANS Florence
nightingale began a program at Saint Thomas Hospital in London, England that provided
education for nurses. Nurses were required to have good character and had to be committed to
and able to complete the course of study.
Identify the six ways in which the "Nightingale nurses" improved patient care and advanced the
practice of nursing? - ANS Good hygiene, sanitation, patient observation, accurate record
keeping, nutritional improvements, and the introduction and use of new medical equipment.
Describe the effect that World War I and World War II had on nursing? - ANS created an
increased demand for nurses
Identify the major events in America in the 19th Century that led to the development of the
current nursing education programs? - ANS Similar patient care problems in Europe were
occurring in America during the middle of the 1800's. The American Revolution and Civil War
led to casualties and disease, requiring trained individuals to provide care. Pastor Theodore
Fliedner established the first protestant hospital and his deaconesses began the first formalized
education program.
List the four major concepts that are the basis for nursing theories and models. - ANS Nursing,
Patient, Health, Enviorment
Hippocrates is credited with the development of? - ANS A holistic approach to patient care.
Phoebe, one of the first deaconesses, was known for providing? - ANS Care to the poor and
sick in their homes.
Florence Nightingale applied the principles of nursing she learned in Germany to care of
soldiers during the? - ANS Crimean war
Which individual is credited with the establishment and development of the Red Cross? - ANS
Clara Barton
Which individual crusaded for elevation of the standards of care for the mentally ill? - ANS
Dorothea Dix
The American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools became a committee of the? -
ANS National League for Nursing Education
Orem's theory of nursing could be described as? - ANS Nursing care that becomes necessary
when a patient is unable to fulfill biological, psychological, developmental, or social needs.
