Exam 1: Chapters 1 - 5 Flashcards
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What is nursing?
Profession that focuses on the holistic person receiving healthcare services and provides a unique contribution to the prevention of illness and maintenance of health.
The word nurse originated from the Latin word nutix, which means?
To nourish.
What is the science of nursing?
Knowledge used in nursing.
What is the art of nursing?
The application of knowledge.
Who was the first trained nurse in the U.S.?
Linda Richards
Who was the founder of modern nursing?
Florence Nightingale
Who was the first African American nurse?
Mary Elizabeth Mahoney
Who founded the Red Cross?
Clara Barton
In what year was the Red Cross founded?
1882
The Benedictine Order….
Was the entry of men into nursing.
What was the Goldmark Report?
Concluded that nursing education needed financial support and suggested that such support be given to university schools of nursing.
What was the Lysaught Report?
Called for clarification of nursing roles and responsibilities in relation to those of other healthcare professionals.
Who was Harriet Tubman?
A nurse and an abolitionist; active in the Underground Railroad movement before joining the Union Army during the civil war.
Who was Lavinia Dock?
A nursing leader and women’s rights activist; instrumental in the Constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote.
After the Crusades, large cities began to develop. The growth of large cities led to certain health problems. These health problems included?
Over crowding, disease and illness, poor ventilation.
During the Middle Ages, secular groups were formed. These groups included:
Hospital Brothers of St. Anthony
Misericordia in Italy
Alexian Brothers
In what century did F. Nightingale bring about major reforms in nursing?
19th Century
What two nurses opened up Henry Street Settlement?
Mary Bruster and Lillian Wald
What was Henry Street Settlement?
Focused on health needs of New York’s poor living in tenements.
Who is considered the founder of Public Health Nursing?
Lillian Wald
Who was the first professor of nursing?
May Adelaide Nutting
What are the 4 aims of nursing?
promote health
prevent illness
restore health
facilitate coping with disability or death
Name the roles of a nurse:
advocate educator/teacher, communicator care giver ** Counselor Leader Researcher
What are the 7 criteria that make nursing a profession?
well-defined body of specific & unique knowledge
strong service orientation
recognized authority by a professional group
code of ethics
professional organization that sets standards
ongoing research
autonomy