Evolution of Women in Nursing

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What major factor led to the increasing number of women entering the workforce?

Need to afford rising living costs (correct)

Desire for career advancement

Opportunity for professional growth

Preference for dual-income households

How did some nurses adapt to work more hours and earn higher pay?

Opting for jobs with reduced pay but more benefits

Working extra shifts for additional income (correct)

Avoiding evening and night shifts

Choosing jobs with fewer working hours

What contribution did nurses make during periods of war, socioeconomic change, and global pandemics?

Initiated changes to improve healthcare practices (correct)

Led negotiations for higher salaries

Focused solely on personal career development

Sought international work opportunities

How did the Sheppard-Towner Act impact nursing practice?

Promoted health and well-being of women, infants, and children Signup and view all the answers

What shift has the practice of nursing moved towards over time?

Prioritizing health promotion and disease prevention Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events had a significant impact on the nursing profession during the Great Depression?

The decrease in demand for private duty nurses due to economic constraints Signup and view all the answers

What societal issue emerged as a significant challenge for nurses in the 1980s?

The rise in homelessness in large cities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the women's movement on nursing in the 1970s?

Nurses advocated for higher salaries that reflected the reimbursements hospitals received Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to the need for changes in healthcare reimbursement policies during the time period discussed?

The soaring healthcare costs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the evolution of nursing practice during the time period discussed?

Nursing practice remained primarily centered on providing care in hospital settings Signup and view all the answers

What piece of legislation set the precedent for the passage of the Medicare and Medicaid acts in 1965?

Social Security Act of 1935 Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the 1935 Social Security Act focused on providing medical care for crippled children and blind people?

Medical care for crippled children and blind people Signup and view all the answers

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?

Public health nursing Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing roles experienced increased job opportunities as a result of the Social Security Act of 1935?

Public health nurses Signup and view all the answers

Which setting became the usual place of employment for graduate nurses due to the opportunities created by the Social Security Act of 1935?

Hospitals Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor that contributed to the decline of nursing as a respected profession during the 'Dark Ages' of nursing?

Nursing roles being filled by individuals from marginalized groups like prisoners and sex workers Signup and view all the answers

What was Benjamin Franklin's major contribution to healthcare in the United States, as mentioned in the text?

Advocating for the construction of the first hospital in the colonies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best reflects the impact of plagues like scarlet fever, dysentery, and smallpox on nursing during the time period discussed?

Nursing roles were limited due to the overwhelming burden of these plagues Signup and view all the answers

According to Benjamin Franklin's quote, what was his perspective on the importance of nursing?

Nursing was essential for restoring health and promoting public well-being Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements best describes the evolution of nursing roles during the time period discussed?

Nursing roles shifted from a respected profession to one associated with marginalized groups Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ancient practices from Egyptian culture still has relevance in modern nursing?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

In ancient Greek culture, what was the prevailing belief about the causes of health and illness?

They were controlled by the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the evolution of nursing practice is true?

Nursing practice has adapted to reflect changes in healthcare and societal needs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the impact of nurses in various periods is true?

Nurses have consistently been involved in caring for vulnerable populations Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about the changes in the healthcare arena is true?

Changes in the healthcare arena have necessitated adaptations in nursing practice Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient culture constructed public hospitals and staffed them with male nurses similar to practical nurses of the twentieth century?

Indian Signup and view all the answers

What ancient text emphasized hygiene, prevention of sickness, and described major and minor surgical procedures?

The Vedas Signup and view all the answers

According to the yin and yang philosophy, what force represented the masculine forces that were positive and active?

Yang Signup and view all the answers

What was the central teaching of Confucius that emphasized one's obligation to society?

Service to the community Signup and view all the answers

What did the early Chinese believe would result in illness according to their yin and yang philosophy?

An imbalance between yin and yang Signup and view all the answers

What was considered inferior to men in ancient Chinese society?

Women Signup and view all the answers

Which culture's practice of surgery was very well developed according to historical accounts?

Indian Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient society placed great value on solving life's problems based on their beliefs about health and illness?

Chinese Signup and view all the answers

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?

Confucius Signup and view all the answers

What type of forces did the yin represent in the Chinese belief system about health and illness?

Negative and passive Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason hospitals in the United States were originally called 'pesthouses'?

They housed those infected with the plague, which was known as the 'pestilence' Signup and view all the answers

How did the Civil War impact the nursing profession in the United States?