Chapter 1: The Evolution of Nursing - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The influence of Florence Nightingale was highly significant in the 19th century as she fought for sanitary conditions, fresh air, and general improvement in the patient environment. Clara Barton developed the American Red Cross in 1881. Linda Richards is known as the first trained nurse in America, was responsible for the development of the first nursing and hospital records, and is credited with the development of our present-day documentation system. Dorothea Dix was the pioneer crusader for elevation of standards of care for the mentally ill and superintendent of female nurses of the Union Army.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The LPN/LVN functions under the Nurse Practice Act. NLN Accreditation Standards, the NAPNE Code, and the American Nurses' Association Code do not identify the roles and responsibilities of the LPN/LVN.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Case management is a cost-effective method of care. Focused nursing, team nursing, and primary nursing are not cost-effective methods of delivering care that allow the LPN/LVN to work with the RN to meet patient needs.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Patient expectations are outlined by the Patient's Bill of Rights. Patient expectations are not outlined in the Code of Ethics, OBRA, or advance directives.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Nursing models are theories based on the relationship between nursing, patients, health, and environment. Care plans, health care provider's orders, and evaluation of patient care are not based on the relationships among nursing, patients, health, and environment.