38 Questions
What was the primary role of Harriet Tubman in the Union Army during the Civil War?
Matron of a hospital
In which year did Mary Mahoney, the first African-American professional registered nurse, work to co-found the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses?
1908
What distinguished Sojourner Truth's advocacy work during the Civil War?
Advocated for abolition, temperance, and women's rights
What was Dorothea Dix's role during the Civil War?
Fought for mental illness treatment reform
Which nickname was Clara Barton known by during her service in the Civil War?
"Angel of the Battlefield"
What was Linda Richards known for in nursing history?
First professionally trained nurse in the US
What was Harriet Tubman's responsibility when she traveled to Beaufort, South Carolina?
To care for sick and wounded black soldiers
Which nurse from the text had a significant role in establishing nurse education and training programs?
Sojourner Truth
Who is credited with introducing clinicals along with a formal curriculum in the first nursing program at a higher education university?
Lavinia Dock
Which organization was established in 1899 and represents over 28 million nurses worldwide through national nurse associations?
International Counsel of Nurses
Who was instrumental in the constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote and believed nursing history must be well-documented for the profession to be accepted?
Lavinia Dock
Which individual established one of the first midwifery schools in the US and was a driving force behind healthcare in rural communities?
Mary Breckenridge
Which organization promotes Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) as the entry-level education and focuses on quality education?
American Association of Colleges or Nursing
Which nursing leader believed that nursing would not be accepted as a profession until its history is properly documented?
Lavinia Dock
Which organization is the largest professional testing service in nursing?
National League of Nurses
Who generated, synthesized, and disseminated nursing knowledge according to the text?
American Academy of Nursing
Why did hospitals start to see profit in having their own schools of nursing in the 19th century?
To ensure educated nurses were available for patient care
What major event in the 20th century led to a greater need for nurses?
World War II
Why did nursing schools start to offer degrees in nursing for women, men, and minorities?
To provide equal opportunities for all genders and races
What was emphasized in the 21st century, leading to a broader role for nurses?
Technological advancements
Why did the Covid-19 pandemic lead to a mass exodus of nurses, resulting in a shortage?
Insufficient personal protective equipment (PPE)
What change in curriculum was needed in the future to accommodate the broadened role of nurses?
Incorporation of technology and new clinical skills
What illuminated the need for educated nurses in the 19th century during the Civil War?
'Illuminated' symbolizes the understanding of the importance of nurse education
Why did male members of religious orders provide nursing care and burial in early Christianity?
To offer charity and assistance to the sick and needy
What is one of the core values that influence a person's beliefs about human needs, health, and illness?
Altruism
When does the ability to be ethical begin according to the text?
In childhood
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the Professional Behaviors of the Nurse in the text?
Autonomy
What was a requirement in the Nurse Job Description from 1887?
Bringing in a scuttle of coal daily
What is one aspect of nursing explored in the 'Nursing Image' discussion according to the text?
Myths/perceptions about nursing
Which nursing value emphasizes respecting a patient's right to make their own decisions?
Autonomy
What is the primary focus of secondary health promotion?
Screening for early detection of disease
Which statement best describes the art of nursing according to the text?
Applying knowledge to help others achieve maximum health
What is the goal of tertiary health promotion?
Reducing disability and helping rehabilitate patients
Which aspect is NOT a defining trait of the nursing profession?
Inclusive strategies in practice settings
What is the primary role of nurses in facilitating coping with disability or death?
Maximizing person's strengths and potentials
What does nursing encompass?
Autonomous nursing and collaborative care
What is the key goal of primary health promotion?
Identifying, analyzing, and maximizing individual strengths
Which term best describes the science of nursing according to the text?
The knowledge base for the care given to individuals
Test your knowledge on the history of nursing education and influential figures in the field such as Lavinia Dock and Mary Breckenridge. Learn about the first nursing program in a higher education university, the introduction of clinicals, and key individuals who shaped the profession.
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