Author Question: A nurse realizes that the profession of nursing is centuries old, with roots in religion. When did ... (Read 29 times)

amal · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse realizes that the profession of nursing is centuries old, with roots in religion. When did religion begin to affect the development of nursing?

a. in India around 800 to 600 BC c. during the Middle Ages
b. during the Roman Empire d. at the time of the Renaissance

Question 2

A health care organization is seeking Joint Commission accreditation. Why is this important to the health care organization?

a. It will increase patient census.
b. It enhances health care consumer confidence.
c. It ensures the hospital will make money.
d. It will reduce nursing staff turnover.

Meganchabluk · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The practice of nursing predates recorded history. The recorded evolution of nursing dates back to 4000 BC to primitive societies in which mother-nurses worked with priests. In 2000 BC the use of wet nurses is recorded in Babylonia and Assyria. The strong influence of religions on the development of nursing started in India, 800 to 600 BC, and flourished in Greece and Ireland in 3 BC with male nurse-priests. In India, only men were considered pure enough to be nurses.

Answer to Question 2

B
Accreditation is sought for reasons beyond funding. Accreditation is viewed as a quality benchmark by the public and enhances the health care consumer's confidence. It provides a structured, comprehensive assessment of organizational performance and motivates quality improvement activities.