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What major factor led to the increasing number of women entering the workforce?
What major factor led to the increasing number of women entering the workforce?
How did some nurses adapt to work more hours and earn higher pay?
How did some nurses adapt to work more hours and earn higher pay?
What contribution did nurses make during periods of war, socioeconomic change, and global pandemics?
What contribution did nurses make during periods of war, socioeconomic change, and global pandemics?
How did the Sheppard-Towner Act impact nursing practice?
How did the Sheppard-Towner Act impact nursing practice?
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What shift has the practice of nursing moved towards over time?
What shift has the practice of nursing moved towards over time?
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Which of the following events had a significant impact on the nursing profession during the Great Depression?
Which of the following events had a significant impact on the nursing profession during the Great Depression?
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What societal issue emerged as a significant challenge for nurses in the 1980s?
What societal issue emerged as a significant challenge for nurses in the 1980s?
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Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the women's movement on nursing in the 1970s?
Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the women's movement on nursing in the 1970s?
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What factor contributed to the need for changes in healthcare reimbursement policies during the time period discussed?
What factor contributed to the need for changes in healthcare reimbursement policies during the time period discussed?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the evolution of nursing practice during the time period discussed?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the evolution of nursing practice during the time period discussed?
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What piece of legislation set the precedent for the passage of the Medicare and Medicaid acts in 1965?
What piece of legislation set the precedent for the passage of the Medicare and Medicaid acts in 1965?
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Which component of the 1935 Social Security Act focused on providing medical care for crippled children and blind people?
Which component of the 1935 Social Security Act focused on providing medical care for crippled children and blind people?
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What became the major source of healthcare for dependent mothers and children, the blind, and crippled children following the passage of the Social Security Act of 1935?
What became the major source of healthcare for dependent mothers and children, the blind, and crippled children following the passage of the Social Security Act of 1935?
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Which nursing roles experienced increased job opportunities as a result of the Social Security Act of 1935?
Which nursing roles experienced increased job opportunities as a result of the Social Security Act of 1935?
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Which setting became the usual place of employment for graduate nurses due to the opportunities created by the Social Security Act of 1935?
Which setting became the usual place of employment for graduate nurses due to the opportunities created by the Social Security Act of 1935?
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What was a key factor that contributed to the decline of nursing as a respected profession during the 'Dark Ages' of nursing?
What was a key factor that contributed to the decline of nursing as a respected profession during the 'Dark Ages' of nursing?
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What was Benjamin Franklin's major contribution to healthcare in the United States, as mentioned in the text?
What was Benjamin Franklin's major contribution to healthcare in the United States, as mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following statements best reflects the impact of plagues like scarlet fever, dysentery, and smallpox on nursing during the time period discussed?
Which of the following statements best reflects the impact of plagues like scarlet fever, dysentery, and smallpox on nursing during the time period discussed?
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According to Benjamin Franklin's quote, what was his perspective on the importance of nursing?
According to Benjamin Franklin's quote, what was his perspective on the importance of nursing?
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Based on the information provided, which of the following statements best describes the evolution of nursing roles during the time period discussed?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements best describes the evolution of nursing roles during the time period discussed?
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Which of the following ancient practices from Egyptian culture still has relevance in modern nursing?
Which of the following ancient practices from Egyptian culture still has relevance in modern nursing?
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In ancient Greek culture, what was the prevailing belief about the causes of health and illness?
In ancient Greek culture, what was the prevailing belief about the causes of health and illness?
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Which of the following statements about the evolution of nursing practice is true?
Which of the following statements about the evolution of nursing practice is true?
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Which of the following statements about the impact of nurses in various periods is true?
Which of the following statements about the impact of nurses in various periods is true?
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Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about the changes in the healthcare arena is true?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about the changes in the healthcare arena is true?
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Which ancient culture constructed public hospitals and staffed them with male nurses similar to practical nurses of the twentieth century?
Which ancient culture constructed public hospitals and staffed them with male nurses similar to practical nurses of the twentieth century?
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What ancient text emphasized hygiene, prevention of sickness, and described major and minor surgical procedures?
What ancient text emphasized hygiene, prevention of sickness, and described major and minor surgical procedures?
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According to the yin and yang philosophy, what force represented the masculine forces that were positive and active?
According to the yin and yang philosophy, what force represented the masculine forces that were positive and active?
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What was the central teaching of Confucius that emphasized one's obligation to society?
What was the central teaching of Confucius that emphasized one's obligation to society?
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What did the early Chinese believe would result in illness according to their yin and yang philosophy?
What did the early Chinese believe would result in illness according to their yin and yang philosophy?
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What was considered inferior to men in ancient Chinese society?
What was considered inferior to men in ancient Chinese society?
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Which culture's practice of surgery was very well developed according to historical accounts?
Which culture's practice of surgery was very well developed according to historical accounts?
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Which ancient society placed great value on solving life's problems based on their beliefs about health and illness?
Which ancient society placed great value on solving life's problems based on their beliefs about health and illness?
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Which ancient scholar had a powerful effect on the customs and practices of people in China by teaching moral philosophy that emphasized service to society?
Which ancient scholar had a powerful effect on the customs and practices of people in China by teaching moral philosophy that emphasized service to society?
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What type of forces did the yin represent in the Chinese belief system about health and illness?
What type of forces did the yin represent in the Chinese belief system about health and illness?
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What was the main reason hospitals in the United States were originally called 'pesthouses'?
What was the main reason hospitals in the United States were originally called 'pesthouses'?
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How did the Civil War impact the nursing profession in the United States?
How did the Civil War impact the nursing profession in the United States?
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How did the U.S. economy's prosperity during and after World War I impact the nursing profession?
How did the U.S. economy's prosperity during and after World War I impact the nursing profession?
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Which of the following factors had the greatest impact on the evolution of the nursing profession in the United States?
Which of the following factors had the greatest impact on the evolution of the nursing profession in the United States?
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Which of the following best describes the evolution of nursing education and practice in the United States following the Civil War?
Which of the following best describes the evolution of nursing education and practice in the United States following the Civil War?
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