module 1 and 2 exam theoretical foundations in nursing
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Florence Nightingale Founder of modern nursing
Dorothea Dix served as superintendent of the U.S. Army Nurses
Clara Barton Founded the American Red Cross
Lillian Wald and Mary Brewster pioneers of public health nursing, founded the Henry Street Settlement in New
York City to fight the spread of diseases among immigrant people with low
income
Edward Lyon the first male nurse to receive a commission as a reserve officer
Mary Mahoney the first African American graduate nurse in the United States
Lavinia Dock a nurse, feminist, and social activist, compiled the first manual of drugs for nurses
in 1890. She was a contributing editor to the American Journal of Nursing
Linda Richards the first professionally trained nurse in America, created the first system for
keeping individual medical records and promoted mental health nursing
clinical judgement A process; consists of recognizing and analyzing the
cues, prioritizing hypotheses, generating solutions,
taking actions, and evaluating outcomes
Critical thinking Involves collecting and analyzing information and
carefully considering options for action
Phases of Nursing 1. Novice (onset of education)
2. Advanced Beginner (new graduate)
3. Competence (2 to 3 years of nursing practice in the same area)
4. Proficient (quickly take in all aspects of a situation and immediately give
meaning)
5. Expert (have highly competent skills and are often consulted when others need
advice or assistance)
Purpose of Nursing Care 1. Health promotion
2. Illness prevention
3. Health restoration
4. End-of-life care
, Models of Nursing Care - case method
- functional
- team
- primary
- differentiated practice
Acute care services used to "treat active sudden, often unexpected, urgent or emergent
episodes of injury and illness that can lead to death or disability without rapid
intervention
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Florence Nightingale Founder of modern nursing
Dorothea Dix served as superintendent of the U.S. Army Nurses
Clara Barton Founded the American Red Cross
Lillian Wald and Mary Brewster pioneers of public health nursing, founded the Henry Street Settlement in New
York City to fight the spread of diseases among immigrant people with low
income
Edward Lyon the first male nurse to receive a commission as a reserve officer
Mary Mahoney the first African American graduate nurse in the United States
Lavinia Dock a nurse, feminist, and social activist, compiled the first manual of drugs for nurses
in 1890. She was a contributing editor to the American Journal of Nursing
Linda Richards the first professionally trained nurse in America, created the first system for
keeping individual medical records and promoted mental health nursing
clinical judgement A process; consists of recognizing and analyzing the
cues, prioritizing hypotheses, generating solutions,
taking actions, and evaluating outcomes
Critical thinking Involves collecting and analyzing information and
carefully considering options for action
Phases of Nursing 1. Novice (onset of education)
2. Advanced Beginner (new graduate)
3. Competence (2 to 3 years of nursing practice in the same area)
4. Proficient (quickly take in all aspects of a situation and immediately give
meaning)
5. Expert (have highly competent skills and are often consulted when others need
advice or assistance)
Purpose of Nursing Care 1. Health promotion
2. Illness prevention
3. Health restoration
4. End-of-life care
, Models of Nursing Care - case method
- functional
- team
- primary
- differentiated practice
Acute care services used to "treat active sudden, often unexpected, urgent or emergent
episodes of injury and illness that can lead to death or disability without rapid
intervention
