NURS2730 –FOUNDATIONS TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Where was Marie Rollet Hebert practicing nursing, as what, and when?
She was early nursing so she was a "lay person" which means she had no formal
education. She provided care in New France.
In early nursing, where did male attendants provide care?
In the sick bay.
What were jesuit priests in early nursing?
They were missionaries, so they used their care to assimilate indigenous people over to
Christianity.
What were the Sisters of Charity of Montreal (Grey Nuns)?
They gained respect for their work and visited the sick at home during epidemics. They
spread out from Montreal toward the West and established missions in Manitoba, Sask,
and NW Territories.
Who was known as the "lady with the lamp?"
Florence Nightingale
What is Florence Nightingale known for?
Introducing sanitary science. And responsible for leading many social/political changes
regarding health care in the mid to late 1800s. Also lots of controversy though. Her
parents were wealthy so being a nurse was considered below her.
Who was the lady with the teacup?
Mary Seacole
Who was Mary Seacole and what did she do?
A biracial nurse who served in Crimea, Jamacia. She would help look after Indigenous
settlers and saliors and she treated soldiers. She actually built a hotel to treat people
and treated a lot of people with cholera.
What is the name of the book Mary Seacole wrote?
Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands.
Who was Edith Monture and what did she do?
The first Indigenous nurse in Canada. She is a prisoner in maternal and Indigenous
Health. Also the first to vote in the Canadian Federal Election. She was denied access
to nursing school because she was Indigenous so she applied to NY were she was top
of her class.
What did missionary nursing allow nurses to do?
Express their own religion.
What is Lyle Crewman known for?
Chief director of the WHO.
Where was the first nursing training school?
St. Catharines, ON
Where was the first degree nursing program?
UBC
What did the Canadian Armed Forces Nursing members do?
, There were lieutenant nursing sisters and there were NATO forces in Europe, the
Korean War, peace keeping in conflict zones. ie// Iran and Afghanistan.
What were nursing university programs influenced by?
Consequences of World War I and the influenza epidemic. After this, community health
practices were promoted.
Who was nursing originally considered suitable for>
Single white women. This caused a segregation of patients and nursing students,
awareness needed for gender balance and social diversity.
What did the Weir report show?
This was a survey of nursing education in Canada and it confirmed insufficient
classroom instruction and lack of variety in clinical experience.
What did the royal commission on health services do?
This was very important in transition away from hospital training schools.
What is the International council of nurses?
Concerned will professional welfare of nurses, interests of women, and improvement of
people's health. To become a member nations needed to have a national nursing
organization. Nurses working for nurses. It includes:
1. Professional nursing practice (advancing nursing knowledge to ensure quality nursing
care for all and advocates for sound health policies)
2. Nursing regulations (credentialing, code of ethics, standards and competencies)
3. Socio-economic welfare for nurse (occupational. health and safety, Human
Resources, career development)
Who was the first treasurer of the international council of nurses?
Mary Agnes Snively.
What do the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and Provincial/Territorial
Nursing Associations work on and strive for?
- there is a registration process in all provinces and territories
- works on: set scope of practice, protect the title of the nurse, protect the public against
unqualified, incompetent practice
- develop the CNA code of ethics
What are examples of factors that influence nursing?
Economics, consumer demands, family structure, science and technology, demography,
the women's movement.
What is the difference between a profession and occupation?
Profession: something you are
Occupation: something you do
What is the criteria for a professional?
Specific body of knowledge, credibility and authority, competent, mechanism for being
seen, code of ethics, certification or licence, scope of practice, autonomy, specialized
education, orientation to serving others (altruism), oversight from professional
organization
What are the scopes of nursing practice?
1. Promoting health and wellness
2. Preventing illness
3. Restoring health
4. Caring for the dying.
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Where was Marie Rollet Hebert practicing nursing, as what, and when?
She was early nursing so she was a "lay person" which means she had no formal
education. She provided care in New France.
In early nursing, where did male attendants provide care?
In the sick bay.
What were jesuit priests in early nursing?
They were missionaries, so they used their care to assimilate indigenous people over to
Christianity.
What were the Sisters of Charity of Montreal (Grey Nuns)?
They gained respect for their work and visited the sick at home during epidemics. They
spread out from Montreal toward the West and established missions in Manitoba, Sask,
and NW Territories.
Who was known as the "lady with the lamp?"
Florence Nightingale
What is Florence Nightingale known for?
Introducing sanitary science. And responsible for leading many social/political changes
regarding health care in the mid to late 1800s. Also lots of controversy though. Her
parents were wealthy so being a nurse was considered below her.
Who was the lady with the teacup?
Mary Seacole
Who was Mary Seacole and what did she do?
A biracial nurse who served in Crimea, Jamacia. She would help look after Indigenous
settlers and saliors and she treated soldiers. She actually built a hotel to treat people
and treated a lot of people with cholera.
What is the name of the book Mary Seacole wrote?
Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands.
Who was Edith Monture and what did she do?
The first Indigenous nurse in Canada. She is a prisoner in maternal and Indigenous
Health. Also the first to vote in the Canadian Federal Election. She was denied access
to nursing school because she was Indigenous so she applied to NY were she was top
of her class.
What did missionary nursing allow nurses to do?
Express their own religion.
What is Lyle Crewman known for?
Chief director of the WHO.
Where was the first nursing training school?
St. Catharines, ON
Where was the first degree nursing program?
UBC
What did the Canadian Armed Forces Nursing members do?
, There were lieutenant nursing sisters and there were NATO forces in Europe, the
Korean War, peace keeping in conflict zones. ie// Iran and Afghanistan.
What were nursing university programs influenced by?
Consequences of World War I and the influenza epidemic. After this, community health
practices were promoted.
Who was nursing originally considered suitable for>
Single white women. This caused a segregation of patients and nursing students,
awareness needed for gender balance and social diversity.
What did the Weir report show?
This was a survey of nursing education in Canada and it confirmed insufficient
classroom instruction and lack of variety in clinical experience.
What did the royal commission on health services do?
This was very important in transition away from hospital training schools.
What is the International council of nurses?
Concerned will professional welfare of nurses, interests of women, and improvement of
people's health. To become a member nations needed to have a national nursing
organization. Nurses working for nurses. It includes:
1. Professional nursing practice (advancing nursing knowledge to ensure quality nursing
care for all and advocates for sound health policies)
2. Nursing regulations (credentialing, code of ethics, standards and competencies)
3. Socio-economic welfare for nurse (occupational. health and safety, Human
Resources, career development)
Who was the first treasurer of the international council of nurses?
Mary Agnes Snively.
What do the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and Provincial/Territorial
Nursing Associations work on and strive for?
- there is a registration process in all provinces and territories
- works on: set scope of practice, protect the title of the nurse, protect the public against
unqualified, incompetent practice
- develop the CNA code of ethics
What are examples of factors that influence nursing?
Economics, consumer demands, family structure, science and technology, demography,
the women's movement.
What is the difference between a profession and occupation?
Profession: something you are
Occupation: something you do
What is the criteria for a professional?
Specific body of knowledge, credibility and authority, competent, mechanism for being
seen, code of ethics, certification or licence, scope of practice, autonomy, specialized
education, orientation to serving others (altruism), oversight from professional
organization
What are the scopes of nursing practice?
1. Promoting health and wellness
2. Preventing illness
3. Restoring health
4. Caring for the dying.
