ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 1 : The Vista Of NURSING Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is true of nursing care in hospitals during the 1700s and early 1800s?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: During the 1700s and early 1800s, hospitals were often unsanitary places where nursing care was primarily provided by untrained individuals, including family members, priests, and members of the lower classes, due to lack of funds to pay for skilled nursing.
Question 2 of 5
Kaiserswerth deaconesses were women who
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: The Kaiserswerth deaconesses were part of the first formal nursing training program in Germany, where Florence Nightingale also received her training.
Question 3 of 5
When did laws requiring licensing of nurses first come into being?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Laws requiring nurse licensing began in the early 1900s, starting with New Zealand in 1901 and followed by various U.S. states.
Question 4 of 5
Which nurse in history was known as the 'Angel of the Battlefield' during the U.S. Civil War?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clara Barton earned the nickname 'Angel of the Battlefield' for her work providing care to wounded soldiers during the U.S. Civil War.
Question 5 of 5
Which nurse in history established modern nursing and is famous for giving nursing care during the Crimean War?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Florence Nightingale is recognized for establishing modern nursing and for her significant contributions during the Crimean War.