Nursing History Overview - Chapter 2
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What emphasized personal health during Greek society?

  • Community health programs
  • Religious teachings
  • Medical advancements
  • Environmental factors (correct)
  • What significant development occurred during the Renaissance period?

  • Growing interest in science and technology (correct)
  • Formation of hospitals by the Church
  • Invention of surgical instruments
  • Establishment of medical schools
  • What was the purpose of the Elizabethan Poor Law mandated by the Church of England?

  • To regulate medical practice
  • To fund medical education
  • To create hospitals for the affluent
  • To establish care for the sick poor (correct)
  • What term is derived from the hospes, places established for the sick poor?

    <p>Hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Middle Ages, who were primarily the caregivers?

    <p>Men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common fate for ill individuals arriving at hospitals during the earlier period?

    <p>Often dying due to palliative care limitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did religion contribute to during the Middle Ages in terms of healthcare?

    <p>Instilling personal responsibility for self-care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of care was typically provided for the sick in hospes?

    <p>Nurturance and palliative care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence of the developments in factories during the 19th century?

    <p>Job opportunities in urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of living conditions did new migrants to the cities typically face?

    <p>Overcrowded and unsanitary housing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor significantly influenced the need for healthcare reforms in the 19th century?

    <p>The identification of disease outbreaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable contribution of Dr. John Snow in the 19th century?

    <p>Containing a cholera outbreak in London</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were workers generally treated during the 19th century in factories?

    <p>With little protection and poor conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common challenge faced by societies in the 19th century?

    <p>Overpopulation in urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key factors that led to public health improvements in the 19th century?

    <p>Increased public awareness of hygiene and health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main reasons for the lack of healthcare protections for workers in the 19th century?

    <p>Limited government intervention in health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did the United States enter World War II?

    <p>1941</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency was established in 1914 to provide insurance for ships and cargo before being amended to help veterans?

    <p>Bureau of War Risk Insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason nurses hesitated to enlist in the military during World War I?

    <p>Low salary compared to civilian jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the Army Nurse Corps officially become part of the Army Medical Department?

    <p>1901</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a dilemma for civilian nurses before the United States entered World War I?

    <p>Deciding whether to join the military or remain in civilian jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was given to military nurses for the duration of the war?

    <p>Temporary officer's rank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of outbreak was mentioned alongside the contribution of female nurses to advance their roles?

    <p>Yellow fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measure was taken to encourage nurses to join the military during World War I?

    <p>National Council for War Service guidelines for recruitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in Peplau's interpersonal model?

    <p>Partnership between nurse and patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What funding supported the implementation of Peplau's nursing program?

    <p>The W.K. Kellogg Foundation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Peplau complete her degree in psychiatric nursing?

    <p>1947</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a benefit of the associate's degree in nursing program according to the content?

    <p>It provided proximity of training to urban centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who directed the nursing research project evaluating associate's degree education in nursing?

    <p>Dr. Montag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Hildegard Peplau receive her educational credentials?

    <p>Teachers College, Columbia University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ruth Lubic Watson achieve in 1993?

    <p>Became the first nurse named a MacArthur Fellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change did Peplau advocate against in nursing practices?

    <p>Patients passively receiving treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first African American registered nurse?

    <p>Mary Mahoney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mildred Montag's primary goal in creating the 2-year nursing program?

    <p>To prepare technical nurses to assist the professional nurse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor has NOT contributed to the changes in nursing as mentioned?

    <p>Increase in hospital facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following themes has gained importance in 21st-century nursing?

    <p>Focus on prevention and self-care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is NOT true about nurse leaders identified in the historical overview?

    <p>They are unrecognized in the context of nursing history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant challenge currently facing the nursing profession?

    <p>Decreasing healthcare resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role did Florence Nightingale play in the history of nursing?

    <p>Known for her contributions in the Crimean War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emphasizes the importance of understanding the history of nursing?

    <p>It provides a foundation for the profession's future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the mother of nursing?

    <p>Florence Nightingale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant role did Florence Nightingale play during the Crimean War?

    <p>Established sanitary practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dr. Hildegard E. Peplau is best known for her contributions to which area of nursing?

    <p>Psychiatric nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first Frontier Nursing Service was established by which nurse?

    <p>Mary Breckinridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements about Florence Nightingale is NOT true?

    <p>She ended the Crimean War single-handedly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which contribution is Hildegard E. Peplau associated with?

    <p>Working in psychiatric nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common misconception about the historical figures in nursing?

    <p>Florence Nightingale was a direct practitioner on the battlefield.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant outcome of Dr. Hildegard E. Peplau's contributions to nursing?

    <p>Emphasis on patient communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter 2: An Historical Overview of Nursing

    • Outline includes: impact of nursing on the evolution of healthcare, the 20th and 21st centuries, nursing education, nurses in wars, nursing leaders.
    • Purpose: to familiarize the reader with historical influences on nursing, social factors influencing nursing development, and to introduce key nursing leaders.

    Before Christ

    • Ancient cultures cared for the sick using plants and herbs
    • Illness was often attributed to spirit possession or bad luck.
    • Early healthcare providers were priests or medicine men.
    • Methods of care varied amongst cultures.
    • Care and information was passed down verbally through generations.

    The Crusades

    • Monks often tended to the sick
    • The Church established military nursing orders, like the Knights of Saint John.
    • Groups provided care to pilgrims and travelers.

    The Renaissance

    • Growing interest in science and technology led to advances in medicine and public health
    • Poor Law established institutions to care for the sick poor.

    The 18th Century

    • Industrial Revolution began in England
    • Factories led to migration from rural areas, causing overpopulated and unsanitary living conditions.
    • Scientific advancements changed how people lived.
    • Scientific advances in the fields of eye glasses and the microscope lead to a greater understanding of the human body.

    The 19th Century

    • Florence Nightingale: changed the practice of nursing.
    • Mary Seacole: provided care in the Crimea.
    • Clara Barton: instrumental in organizing and acquiring supplies for the Union Army.
    • Mary Mahoney: first African American registered nurse in the United States.
    • Lavinia Dock: helped change the nursing profession and challenged the status quo.
    • Key aspects: increased importance of hygiene, changes in living conditions, and emphasis on caring and preventing disease.

    The 20th and 21st Centuries

    • Lillian Wald: founded the Visiting Nurse Service of New York.
    • Impact of health insurance on healthcare.
    • Nurses in World WarI and World War II
    • Significant changes in nursing education and training.

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    This quiz explores the historical development of nursing from ancient cultures through the Renaissance. It highlights the impact of social factors and key nursing leaders, as well as the evolution of healthcare practices. Familiarize yourself with how nursing has shaped modern medical care.

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