Exam 1: The Evolution of Professional Nursing

A client asks the nurse,"Can you explain the amendment to the Social Security Act called Title XVIII to me?" The nurse demonstrates an understanding of this legislation when providing what response?

A newly licensed nurse compares the challenges facing nursing today with those faced by nurses when her mentor graduated in 1990.The mentor states,"Prevention was the focus of nursing when I graduated.We stressed preventive health measures such as smoking cessation education to reduce preventable diseases and prevention to reduce the spread of infectious disease such as AIDS." The mentor asks,"What do you think the challenges will be for nurses graduating now?" (Select all that apply. )

Which group in early civilization __________ is credited with developing a pharmacopeia to classify more than 700 drugs used in caring for the sick?

Which statement accurately describes the historical perspective of nursing practice?

What accomplishment is Clara Barton best known for?

What was the stated goal of the Affordable Care Act of 2011?

What was an original purpose of the Social Security Act of 1935?

It has been said that "history repeats itself because no one was listening the first time." Which statement is true when comparing the nursing care provided in the Civil War (1861 to 1865)to that provided during the Crimean War?

The use of herbs,which has become a popular alternative to prescription drugs in today's health care milieu,had roots originating when?

A comparison of nursing in the 1980s to nursing in the 1990s reveals what factor that contributes to health care as we know it today?

What historical events helped advanced the practice of surgical nursing? (Select all that apply. )

A care provider sacrifices an animal and waves an herb-filled sack over a client who is complaining of painful joints and chest pain with exertion.This ritual represents health care during what time period?

Nursing in the 1990s was characterized by what health care focus?

Students are assigned to write to their state leaders about an issue affecting their community.One student writes about the need among rural community for greater access to acute care services.Which piece of legislation should the student use as a reference?

What uniquely 21st century issue challenges today's professional nurse? (Select all that apply. )

Occupational health nursing features beliefs similar to those of which early nursing pioneer?

A prospective nursing student who researches universities that offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing would want to ensure that the program is accredited by what agency?

The practice of public health nursing and the Henry Street Settlement are credited to

World War I contributed to the advancement of health care by

What historical event first led to the recognition of the contribution of blacks to nursing?