ADN 1 Exam 1 Questions (100% Top Score)
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What was the historical perspective for Early Civilizations through the 16th century on animism? - ANS
>> Good spirits brought health; evil spirits brought sickness & death. Roles of nurse & physician separate
& distinct; physician as medicine man; nurse as caring mother.
What was the historical perspective for Ancient Greek Civilizations (early civilization - 16th century) on
nursing? - ANS >> Temples became center of medical care. Nurses cared for the sick in the home &
community; practiced as nurse-midwives.
What was the historical perspective of the Early Christian period (early civilizations - 16th century) on
nursing? - ANS >> Nursing had a formal more clearly defined role; deaconesses made visits to the sick.
Nursing developed purpose, direction, and leadership.
What was the historical perspective in the 16th century, as it relates to nursing? - ANS >> Shift from a
religious orientation to an emphasis on warfare, exploration, & expansion of knowledge. Nursing had a
poor reputation; nurses received low pay & worked long hours in unfavorable conditions.
In the beginning of civilization, the role of the physician was carried out by the medicine man and the
nurse was the mother who cared for her family during sickness. True or false. - ANS >> True
During what time period did the following happen:
Large numbers of women worked outside the home and became more independent and assertive.
Explosion in medicine and technology broadened the role of nurses.
Growth of nursing as a professional discipline. - ANS >> World War II (20th century)
During what time period did the following happen:
Nursing broadened in all areas
Practice in a wide variety of health care settings.
The development of a specific body of knowledge.
The conduct and publication of nursing research.
,Recognition of the role of nursing in promoting health.
Growth of nursing as a professional discipline - ANS >> 1950s to Present
Who established standards for hospital management and identified personal needs of patient and role of
nurse in meeting them? - ANS >> Florence Nightingale
Who established nursing education and nursing as a respected occupation for women? - ANS >>
Florence Nightingale
Who recognized the two components of nursing: health & illness? - ANS >> Florence Nightingale
What are the two components of nursing? - ANS >> health and illness
Who believed that nursing is separate and distinct from medicine? - ANS >> Florence Nightingale
Who recognized that nutrition is important to health? - ANS >> Florence Nightingale
Who instituted occupational and recreational therapy for sick people? - ANS >> Florence Nightingale
Who stressed the need for continuing education for nurses? - ANS >> Florence Nightingale
Who maintained accurate records, recognized as the beginnings of nursing research? - ANS >> Florence
Nightingale
The following are all definitions of what?
Originated from the Latin word nutrix (to nourish)
ICN definition--promotion of health, prevention of illness, collaborative health care
ANA definition--Social policy statement
Patient is central focus of all definitions; includes physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of
patient - ANS >> Definitions of Nursing
,What are the four blended competencies of nursing? - ANS >> cognitive, technical, interpersonal,
ethical/legal
What are the sIx QSEN (quality and safety education for nurses) competencies? - ANS >> 1. Patient
centered care
2. Teamwork & collaboration
3. Quality Improvement
4. Safety
5. Evidence Based Practice
6. Informatics
What four things does nursing aim to do? - ANS >> 1. Promote health
2. Prevent illness
3. Restore health
4. Facilitate coping with disability of death
Identifying, analyzing, and maximizing each patient's individual strengths as components of preventing
illness, restoring health, and facilitating coping with disability or death are examples of what aim of
nursing? - ANS >> Promoting Health
Genetic inheritance, cognitive abilities, educational level, race and ethnicity, culture, age, gender,
developmental level, lifestyle, environment, and socioeconomic status are all examples of what? - ANS
>> Factors affecting health
The following Health Promotion Guidelines belong to what organization?
Attain high quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death
Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups
Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all
Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages - ANS >>
Healthy People 2020
, The following are all examples of which aim of nursing?
Educational programs in areas such as prenatal care for pregnant women, smoking cessation programs,
and stress reduction seminars
Community programs and resources encouraging healthy lifestyles
Literature, TV, radio, or Internet information on healthy diet, exercise, and good health habits
Health assessments in institutions, clinics, and community settings that identify areas of strength and
risks for illness - ANS >> Preventing Illness
The following are all examples of which aim of nursing?
Performing assessments that detect an illness.
Referring questions and abnormal findings to other health care providers, as appropriate.
Providing direct care to the person who is ill.
Collaborating with other health care providers in providing care.
Planning, teaching, and carrying out rehabilitation for illnesses such as heart attacks, arthritis, and
strokes.
Working in mental health and chemical dependency programs. - ANS >> Restoring Health
Name the 7 interrelated roles of nurses. - ANS >> 1. Counselor
2. Teacher
3. Communicator
4. Advocate
5. Leader
6. Researcher
7. Collaborator
The following are all examples of what?
Well defined body of specific and unique knowledge.
Strong service orientation.
Recognized authority by a professional group.
