Chapter 06-17 Introduction of nursing latest update 2022-2023

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Chapter 06: Historical Perspectives: Influences on the Present MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement indicates the nurse understands the Latin origin of “nurse?” a. “The Latin... word for ‘nurse’ is carena, meaning ‘caring.’” b. “The Latin word for ‘nurse’ is nimphe, meaning ‘nurture.’” c. “The Latin word for ‘nurse’ is succurus, meaning ‘relief.’” d. “The Latin word for ‘nurse’ is nutricius, meaning ‘nourishing.’” 2. The nursing student has an adequate grasp of nursing history when stating that after the fall of the Roman Empire, the knowledge of health practice was primarily preserved by a. English monks in cloistered buildings. b. Jewish physicians who could translate into Latin. c. Roman priests who practiced medicine. d. Fortuna, who practiced midwifery. 3. Which of the following is true of early Christian deaconesses and how they became responsible for caring for poor and ill people? a. The deacons relinquished this work to women (specifically, widows and virgins). b. The early church valued women. c. No one else would care for poor and ill people. d. The deaconesses had formal training to do the work. 4. What was the description of a nurse in the medieval times during the Holy Wars? a. A woman who had been specially trained by a magician b. A man who was committed to following his Lord into battle c. A man who had training to care for a wounded knight d. A woman who had studied with an older nurse times? 5. What was the most important contribution to nursing made during medieval a. The Red Cross recognized the worth of nurses in caring for the poor. b. A formal school was established to train nurses within the convents. c. The hospital of St. John was established to train nurses and physicians. d. Society placed an increased status on caring for the ill. 6. Which statement by the nurse shows understanding of Florence Nightingale’s status as a legend in nursing? a. “Her work in improving the Institution for the Care of Sick Gentlewomen in Distressed Circumstances” b. The evaluations and recommendations she made to improve conditions in the hospitals in England” c. “Her ability to implement actions that significantly decreased mortality rates in the Crimean War” d. “Her work as an administrator for a women’s hospital and reporting conditions to the government” 7. Which statement by a nursing professor is true regarding Florence Nightingale’s contribution to American nursing? a. “Her primary influence was organizing hospital administration and nursing.” b. “Her primary influence was providing a model for giving care during wartime.” c. “Her primary influence was organizing patient care in hospital settings.” d. “Her primary influence was developing an educational model for training nurses.” 8. A group of nursing students is discussing the traits of Victorian wives that crossed over to nurses. Which traits would they conclude had an early effect on the nursing profession? a. Submission, harmony, and hard work b. Power, peace, and position c. Paternalism, compliance, and dullness d. Organized, noble, and good ....................................................................................continued.................................................................................. [Show More]

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