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Nursing 101 Complete Questions And Answers Rated A+1.1 Describe the development of nursing in US ANS Florence Nightingale established the first nursing
philosophy based on health maintenance and restoration. During the same year she developed the first organized
program for training nurses. She is the first practicing nurse epidemiologist. She was English, but contributed to
USA. She instituted simple infection control.
The Civil War ( 1860-1865)--> growth of nursing in US. Clara Barton- founder of American Red Cross. Nursing in
hospitals expanded in the late 19th century. In the early 20th century a movement toward developing a scientific
research-based defined body of nursing knowledge and practice evolved. Mary Adelaide Nutting was instrumental in
moving nursing education into universities. As nursing education developed, nursing practice also expanded, nursing
specialization began. Mildred Montag is the one, who started 2 years nursing program.
In 21th century nurses are revising nursing practice to meet the ever-changing needs of society.
1.2 Describe social influences on nursing ANS 1. The need for nurses' self-care
lateral and horizontal violence--> compassion fatigue
prolonged exposure to grief and loss--> compassion fatigue--> it impacts the health and wellness of nurses and the
quality of care provided to patients.
2. The Affordable Care Act and rising health care costs
More nursing services will be in community-based care settings.
3. Demographic changes of the population
The US Census Bureau continues to predict a continuing rise in the population, with an increas in the population
over 65.--> expanded health care resources--> outpatient, community and home-based services
4. Medically underserved
Unemployement, underemployement and low-paying jobs, mental illness, homelessness, risisng helath care costs-->
increase of medically underserved population
1.3 Define major functions of ANA, NLN, CNSA ANS ANA-American nurses association. It is a national
organization, it is optional organization to belong to.
NLN- National Lead of Nursing. Usually nursing educators, It is concentrated on education
CNSA-California Nursing Student Association. the transition of the student to professional nurse through leadership
development, education, mentorship, advocacy, activism,
and stewardship.
Specialty organization-ex.is oncology nurses, pediatric nurses. It is optional, but it helps to get a job.
1.4 Describe the methods of financing healthcare ANS 1. Federal government
, 2. Medicare-(some of our payroll taxes go towards...).It is designed for patients reaching 65. It can cover also
younger patients with long term disability. Kidney dialysis patients are approved for medicare. It has also prepaid
fee schedule. They had diagnostic related groups (DRG's)
3. MEdicaid- it is used in every state but California. In California it is called Medical. It is for patients with poverty
level, low income and long term disability. We have low reimbursment for doctors.
With long term disability sometimes people have both ( medicare and Medical..
4. Private Insurance-a) HMo-health maintance organization. It is concerned with prevenative care, it is more
affordable.
b) PPO- preferred provider organization. They contract with the doctors, hospitals, the work with DIG's. There are
some PPO's which are out of the network ( more expensive). PPo's try to keep the cost down.
1.5 Compare and Contrast various Healthcare Agencies ANS 1. County hospitals-where people go without
insurance (USC< HARBOR< OLIVIA)
2. UC hospitals ( VA hospitals too).
3. Private hospitals (a) for profit and ( ) non profit.Both of them receive money from the state.
4. MD office
5. Conty Clinics-run by the county and public helath deaprtment
6. Urgent care facilities
7. Surgery Centers - patinets go here to get outpatient surgery ( it is cheaper than to go to the hospital.
8. Home health care agency
9. Long term facilities ( skilled and non skilled nursing homes.
10. Rehab units-in the hospitals and out of the hospitals, The people don't need acute care anymore, they just need
physical therapy
1.6 Describe the roles of the health team members ANS 1. Advance Practice Nurses-NP
2.LVN- licensed vocal nurses, mostly in long term care, home care, clinics
3. NA-nursing aids, they can become home health aids
4. PT-physical therapy, physical rehabilitation of the patient.
a) PT aids- 2 years
b) PT therapist-5 years
5. OT-occupational therapist, teaching how to do daily activities
speech therapist-they are also OT
6. RT-respiratory therapist
7. Social worker, MSW-is the medical social worker
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