Author Question: Whose influence on nursing practice in the 19th century was related to improvement of patient ... (Read 138 times)

MirandaLo · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Whose influence on nursing practice in the 19th century was related to improvement of patient environment as a method of health promotion?

a. Clara Barton
b. Linda Richards
c. Dorothea Dix
d. Florence Nightingale

Question 2

The nurse is preparing the patient for a thoracentesis. What must be completed before the procedure may be performed?

a. Physical assessment
b. Interview
c. Informed consent
d. Surgical checklist

Joc · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
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.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The doctrine of informed consent refers to full disclosure of the facts the patient needs to make an intelligent (informed) decision before any invasive treatment or procedure is performed. A physical assessment, interview, and surgical checklist are not required before this procedure.