Nursing History
Who was the founder of the red cross?
Clara Barton
Which nursing organizations improved the image of nurses in society?
ANA and NLN
What is the primary purpose of the nursing code of ethics?
To guide nurses in their professional conduct
Which principle of ethical decision-making emphasizes fairness and equality in patient care?
Justice
What best describes health policy?
The decisions, plans, and actions undertaken to achieve specific healthcare goals within a society.
Who was known as the superintendent of nurses and an advocate for mental healthcare?
Dorothea Dix
When was the ANA founded?
1896
What is one significant impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on nurses?
It expanded access to healthcare services, increasing the demand for nurses.
What does the term "scope of practice" refer to in nursing?
The range of activities that nurses are legally allowed to perform
How does health policy directly impact nurses?
It shapes the education, licensing, and scope of practice for nurses.
Who led the establishment of hospitals and nursing orders for men?
the crusades
What does belonging to a professional nursing association do for the nurse?
It allows nurses to be nationally/locally active and improve leadership skills
What is healthcare fraud?
The process of overcharging for services rendered.
What is the primary ethical principle that focuses on doing good for the patient?
Beneficence
Which of the following is a challenge for nurses in engaging in political action?
Limited influence in decision-making processes.
Who developed the first nurses training program in 1860?
Florence Nightingale
The standards of practice for the American Nurses Association include?
ADPIE
Which of the following is a major component of the ACA?
The creation of the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Which of the following ethical principles emphasizes respecting a patient's right to make their own decisions?
Autonomy
What is the role of political action committees (PACs) in health policy?
They work to promote and support political candidates who favor specific healthcare policies.
How did the 1948 Brown report on nursing education change the focus of nursing education?
Nursing schools began to view accreditation and standardization as necessary steps for success
What is one of the key issues identified by the American Nurses Association related to a nurse’s knowledge base?
The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to promote health and safety, preserve wholeness of character and integrity, maintain competence, and continue personal and professional growth.
What actions can nurses take to stay informed about health policy? NAME 3
Attend professional development seminars, read relevant journals, and engage in policy discussions.
A nurse discovers that a colleague is falsifying patient records. Which ethical principle would support reporting this behavior?
Non-maleficence
The political process of policy-making involves which of the following stages? HINT: There's 4
Policy formulation, policy adoption, policy implementation, and policy evaluation.