Chapter 2: Historical Perspectives

Nursing Now, Today's Issues, Tomorrows Trends 7th Edition by Joseph T. Catalano

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Chapter 2: Historical Perspectives

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. The early Christian era brought which of these important changes in health care?
A) The development of aqueducts and sewage systems
B) A belief in the sanctity of life
C) A deep understanding of the anatomy of the human body
D) The shift of care from the home to large hospitals

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Medium         TOP:   Historical Perspectives |

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Application | Integrated Process: Planning | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

 

  1. Which development during the European Middle Ages led to a major improvement in health care?
A) A rapid growth in medical knowledge
B) Establishment of large central hospitals
C) Growth of religious orders to care for the sick
D) A shift to care of ill persons by women

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Hard               TOP:   Historical Perspectives

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Analysis

 

  1. Who is called the “father of modern medicine”?
A) William Harvey
B) Hippocrates
C) Cyrus the Great
D) Emperor Darius

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Easy               TOP:   Historical Perspectives

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Comprehension | Integrated Process: Planning| Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

 

  1. What are the dates of Florence Nightingale’s birth and death?
A) March 3, 1578; June 10, 1657
B) January 9, 1715; September 30, 1785
C) May 12, 1820; August 13, 1910
D) April 15, 1932; December 10, 1957

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Easy               TOP:   Historical Perspectives

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Comprehension| Integrated Process: Planning| Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

 

  1. Identify a key element in the success of Nightingale’s school of nursing.
A) It was not under control of the hospital.
B) Large amounts of private funds were paid to well-qualified teachers.
C) The Watson Model for nursing was used.
D) The primary goal was service to the hospital rather than education.

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Medium         TOP:   Historical Perspectives

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Analysis| Integrated Process: Intervention| Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

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