Chapter 01: The Evolution of Professional Nursing

Chapter 01: The Evolution of Professional Nursing

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Clara Barton is known for:

ANS:  C

The American Red Cross, founded by Clara Barton in 1882, assisted in efforts to continue public health nursing.

DIF:    Knowledge     REF:   p. 11

2. 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 of the following pieces of legislation should the student use as a reference?

ANS:  B

The purpose of the Hill-Burton Act was to provide funding to construct hospitals and to help states in plan for other health care facilities in accordance with the needs of communities.

DIF:    Knowledge     REF:   p. 13

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

ANS:  D

Lillian Wald, a pioneer in public health nursing, is best known for the development and establishment of the Henry Street Settlement.

DIF:    Knowledge     REF:   p. 6

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

ANS:  A

Lillian Wald developed the first nursing service for occupational health.

DIF:    Comprehension                               REF:   p. 10

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

ANS:  C

Although Nightingale’s school refused Seacole, she was able to make a difference in the Crimean War and later was recognized for her efforts.

DIF:    Comprehension                               REF:   pp. 8-9