20 Questions
Which statement best describes the importance of creativity in nursing throughout history?
Nurses have had to adapt to changing circumstances and find innovative ways to provide care with limited resources.
What is one of the significant healthcare advances made by nurses during World War I, as described in the text?
Recognition of the importance of immediate treatment for head, chest, and abdominal wounds.
What did nurses learn and develop during World War I regarding head injuries?
They began to understand the variety of repercussions from head injuries.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a development or innovation by nurses during World War I?
Development of advanced prosthetic limbs for amputees.
Based on the information provided in the text, what can be inferred about the role of nurses in the healthcare system?
Nurses are required to be innovative and find new ways to improve health promotion, disease prevention, and care delivery.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of telehealth nursing?
It reduces the need for nurses to provide adequate care.
How can electronic health records (EHRs) contribute to decreasing medical errors?
By reducing the duplication of tests and delays in treatment.
Which of the following statements about the impact of technology on nursing is NOT supported by the text?
Telehealth can reduce healthcare costs by decreasing ER visits and hospital admissions.
Which of the following is a potential benefit of telehealth nursing?
It allows nurses to participate in telephone triage set-ups during emergencies.
Which of the following statements about the history of creativity in nursing is accurate?
Technological advancements have enabled nurses to transform knowledge across different fields.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the technological advancements in nursing mentioned in the text?
Increased reliance on manual processes in medication administration
What is the primary reason given in the text for the need for innovative nursing care?
The increasing elderly population and disease burden
Which of the following is NOT a way in which electronic health records (EHRs) can improve patient care?
Reducing the need for in-person visits with healthcare providers
Which of the following innovations in wound care is discussed in the text?
Negative pressure wound therapy
What is the primary role of nurses in driving innovation, according to the text?
Collaborating with other members of the healthcare team
What was the primary purpose of the invention of the crash cart?
To reduce the time needed to procure necessary tools during emergencies
What was the significance of Sister Jean Ward's observation regarding sunlight and jaundiced babies?
It led to the development of phototherapy as a treatment for neonatal jaundice
What was the primary motivation behind Elise Sorensen's invention of the ostomy bag?
To provide a more comfortable solution for her sister, who had colon cancer
What was the primary issue that Neomi Bennett's invention, the Neo-slip, aimed to address?
The difficulty in putting on compression socks, which can prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
What was the initial use of the material cellucotton during wartime, and how did it eventually lead to the creation of a commercial product?
It was used to treat soldiers' wounds, and later became the basis for disposable sanitary pads like Kotex
Explore the evolution of creativity in the field of nursing and how it has adapted to a changing healthcare landscape. Learn about the innovative approaches nurses have taken to improve health promotion, disease prevention, and patient care.
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