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History of Public Health Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse was employed by the Marine Hospital Service in 1800. Which of the following interventions would the nurse most likely have completed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing health care to seamen was an early effort by the federal government to improve public health via the Marine Hospital Service, established in 1798 to secure maritime trade. Nurses didn’t set quarantine policy (A), home care programs started later (B), and environmental improvements were broader board responsibilities (C).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the original work of the National Organization for Public Health Nursing. Which of the following accomplishments of today was started within this organization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The National Organization for Public Health Nursing sought to standardize education and service standards. The Henry Street Settlement (D) was Wald’s work, competencies (C) came later via the Quad Council, and baccalaureate requirements (A) developed later.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is considering joining the American Public Health Association (APHA). What information about this organization should be considered when making this decision?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: APHA facilitates interprofessional efforts and provides a forum for nurses via its Public Health Nursing Section, not just medical concerns (A), all specialties (B), or only education (D).
Question 4 of 5
Which client would have been most likely to receive care from the Frontier Nursing Service?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frontier Nursing Service, led by Breckinridge, focused on rural midwifery, reducing maternal mortality, making a woman in labor (C) the primary client, not soldiers (A), elderly (B), or children (D).
Question 5 of 5
A nursing student during World War II would likely join which group?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Bolton Act of 1943 established the Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII to boost nursing enrollment. USPHS (A) used nurses in WWI, Marine Hospital Service (B) was earlier, and FNS (C) was rural-focused.