PN Midterm
Which early nursing leader founded the first training school for nurses that would later
become a model for early nursing education?
a.
Dorothea Dix
b.
Florence Nightingale
c.
Clara Barton
d.
Mary Ann Bickerdyke - answerANS: B
Florence Nightingale
- Founder of modern nursing
- Notes on Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not - establishes nursing's unique body of
knowledge
- Founded the first training school for nurses in London (1860)
To which early nursing leader is attributed the founding of the American Red Cross?
a.
Clara Barton
b.
Dorothea Dix
c.
Florence Nightingale
d.
,Lavinia Lloyd Dock - answerANS: A
Clara Barton
Which of the following statements best describes how the Chicago World's Fair of 1893
became a pivotal point in the history of nursing education in the United States?
a.
Florence Nightingale's work on sanitation and its relationship to mortality rates was
finally recognized.
b.
The organization today known as the NLN was formed to address issues in nursing
education.
c.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) was formed to oversee nursing education in
the United States.
d.
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) was formed to enhance collaboration
between practicing nurses and educators. - answerANS. B
1893: First nursing organization in the US
- Several influential nursing leaders met at the Chicago World's Fair and started the
National League for Nursing Education—the precursor to the NLN.
the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education.
- offers professional development, networking opportunities, testing services, nursing
research grants, and public policy initiatives
- Headquartered in Washington DC,
- led by a board of governors elected at large by the membership for 3-year terms. The
volunteer president of the board works closely with the NLN's chief executive office
Which early nursing organization is credited with first recommending state registration
for nurses?
a.
ICN
b.
,NLN
c.
ANA
d.
National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses - answerA. ICN
- 1899: International Council of Nurses (ICN)
- Formed to unite all nursing organizations.
- The topic of the first meeting was registration for nurses by each country and state
Which of the following nursing leaders, because of her work in the Henry Street
Settlement, is considered the founder of public health nursing?
a.
Margaret Sanger
b.
Clara Barton
c.
Lillian Wald
d.
Lavinia Lloyd Dock - answerANS: C
- Lillian Wald founded the Henry Street Settlement, the first formalized public health
nursing project.
- Established 1893 NYC
- Purpose: address serious health conditions of immigrants
- Service: visiting nurses, well-baby clinics, disease prevention, health education, minor
illness treatment
Which one of the following events occurring during the first decade of the twentieth
century brought sweeping changes to nursing?
a.
It was required that all practicing nurses be licensed.
, b.
Permissive licensing laws allowed registered nurses (RNs) to practice without a license
if they registered with the state.
c.
All states required a standardized licensing examination.
d.
Nurses had to pass a licensing examination to use the title RN. - answerANS: D
- Licensure laws were passed that required all people using the title of RN to be
licensed.
- BSN in 10: requirement that nurses earn a BSN within 10 years of initial licensure.
Which of the following trends in health care delivery that began in the second half of the
twentieth century continues today?
a.
Widespread use of team nursing to address the nursing shortage
b.
Massive movement of nurses out of acute care and into home care
c.
Advent of primary care to replace specialized care
d.
Provision of care to the poor, elderly, and disabled through Medicare and Medicaid -
answerANS: D
- 1965: Medicare and Medicaid ensured access to health care for the elderly, poor, and
disabled
"1961-1982: The Great Society, Vietnam, and the Changes in Roles for Women"
- 2 amendments to the Social Security Act in 1965 designed to ensure access to health
care for elderly, poor, and disabled Americans were the establishment of Medicare and
Medicaid.
What was the purpose of the Hill-Burton Act?
Which early nursing leader founded the first training school for nurses that would later
become a model for early nursing education?
a.
Dorothea Dix
b.
Florence Nightingale
c.
Clara Barton
d.
Mary Ann Bickerdyke - answerANS: B
Florence Nightingale
- Founder of modern nursing
- Notes on Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not - establishes nursing's unique body of
knowledge
- Founded the first training school for nurses in London (1860)
To which early nursing leader is attributed the founding of the American Red Cross?
a.
Clara Barton
b.
Dorothea Dix
c.
Florence Nightingale
d.
,Lavinia Lloyd Dock - answerANS: A
Clara Barton
Which of the following statements best describes how the Chicago World's Fair of 1893
became a pivotal point in the history of nursing education in the United States?
a.
Florence Nightingale's work on sanitation and its relationship to mortality rates was
finally recognized.
b.
The organization today known as the NLN was formed to address issues in nursing
education.
c.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) was formed to oversee nursing education in
the United States.
d.
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) was formed to enhance collaboration
between practicing nurses and educators. - answerANS. B
1893: First nursing organization in the US
- Several influential nursing leaders met at the Chicago World's Fair and started the
National League for Nursing Education—the precursor to the NLN.
the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education.
- offers professional development, networking opportunities, testing services, nursing
research grants, and public policy initiatives
- Headquartered in Washington DC,
- led by a board of governors elected at large by the membership for 3-year terms. The
volunteer president of the board works closely with the NLN's chief executive office
Which early nursing organization is credited with first recommending state registration
for nurses?
a.
ICN
b.
,NLN
c.
ANA
d.
National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses - answerA. ICN
- 1899: International Council of Nurses (ICN)
- Formed to unite all nursing organizations.
- The topic of the first meeting was registration for nurses by each country and state
Which of the following nursing leaders, because of her work in the Henry Street
Settlement, is considered the founder of public health nursing?
a.
Margaret Sanger
b.
Clara Barton
c.
Lillian Wald
d.
Lavinia Lloyd Dock - answerANS: C
- Lillian Wald founded the Henry Street Settlement, the first formalized public health
nursing project.
- Established 1893 NYC
- Purpose: address serious health conditions of immigrants
- Service: visiting nurses, well-baby clinics, disease prevention, health education, minor
illness treatment
Which one of the following events occurring during the first decade of the twentieth
century brought sweeping changes to nursing?
a.
It was required that all practicing nurses be licensed.
, b.
Permissive licensing laws allowed registered nurses (RNs) to practice without a license
if they registered with the state.
c.
All states required a standardized licensing examination.
d.
Nurses had to pass a licensing examination to use the title RN. - answerANS: D
- Licensure laws were passed that required all people using the title of RN to be
licensed.
- BSN in 10: requirement that nurses earn a BSN within 10 years of initial licensure.
Which of the following trends in health care delivery that began in the second half of the
twentieth century continues today?
a.
Widespread use of team nursing to address the nursing shortage
b.
Massive movement of nurses out of acute care and into home care
c.
Advent of primary care to replace specialized care
d.
Provision of care to the poor, elderly, and disabled through Medicare and Medicaid -
answerANS: D
- 1965: Medicare and Medicaid ensured access to health care for the elderly, poor, and
disabled
"1961-1982: The Great Society, Vietnam, and the Changes in Roles for Women"
- 2 amendments to the Social Security Act in 1965 designed to ensure access to health
care for elderly, poor, and disabled Americans were the establishment of Medicare and
Medicaid.
What was the purpose of the Hill-Burton Act?
