TEST BANK:
FUNDAMENTALS OFNURSING
CARE: CONCEPTS,
CONNECTIONS ANDSKILLS,
3RD
EDITION, MARTIBURTON,
, Chapter 1: The Vista of Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The nurse prepares a seminar on the history of nursing for a group of high school students.
Who should the nurse identify as historical providers of care in addition to family members?
1. Nurses
2. Physicians
3. Male priests
4. Female priests
ANS: 3
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 2. Trace the providers of nursing care from ancient history until the mid-1800s.
Page: 2
Heading: History of Nursing—A Look at Where We Have Been
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Health-Care System
Difficulty: Easy
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1 This is incorrect. In modern times, nurses are responsible for providing health
care.
2 This is incorrect. In modern times, physicians provide health care.
3 This is correct. Through ancient history, nursing care was provided by family
members and male priests.
4 This is incorrect. Through ancient history, nursing care was provided by family
members and male priests, not female priests.
PTS: 1 CON: Health-Care System
2. The Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States had which purpose?
1. Set standards and rules in nursing education
2. Keep nurses aware of the newest medical information
3. Oversee training to protect patients from incompetent nurses
4. Keep nurses updated on the newest information about nursing education
ANS: 3
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 4. Describe the history of nursing at both the LPN/LVN and RN levels.
Page: 2
Heading: History of Nursing—A Look at Where We Have Been
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Quality Improvement
Difficulty: Moderate
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