History of Nursing
Who is considered the mother of modern nursing?
Florence Nightingale
What is the 5th vital sign?
Pain
What does HS stand for?
At bedtime
True or False: Half the students in the United States studying healthcare related topics are studying nursing.
True
How many bicycle- related injuries happen each year that require ER attention?
Approximately 567,000
When was the first US nursing school established? (closest answer wins)
The New England Hospital for Women and Children, established in 1862, was the first nursing school in the United States
Observable and measurable information is known as ___ data
Objective data
What does BID stand for?
Twice a day
How many nursing specialties are there?
A. 63 B. 79 C. 98 D. 104
D. 104
When is student nurses day?
May 8th
What country was the first nursing school established?
a. England b. India c. China d. Greece
B
The first nursing school was established in India in 250 B.C.
Information stated or verbalized by the patient is called ___ data
Subjective data
What does BM stand for?
Bowel movement
What is the median age for an RN?
a. 38 b. 54 c. 46 d. 42
c. 46
In what seasons do the most ER visits happen?
Summer
What is the pledge that nurses take that reflects their ethical duties and commitment to patient care?
(HINT: named after a nurse)
The Nightingale Pledge
What does PERRLA stand for?
Pupils, Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What percentage of US nurses (in 2021) are male?
7% 9% 12% 14%
12%
4 miles
What is the professional organization for nurses in the U.S. that works to advance the nursing profession and advocate for public health?
ANA (The American Nurses Association)
What are the 4 primary vital signs?
Temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate
What does TDCI stand for?
These Drugs Can Interact
How many RNs are in the US?
(closest wins)
There are approximately 4 million registered nurses (RNs) in the United States
What is the symbol for nursing?
An oil lamp