Nursing and Health Care Quiz

Who is credited as the first nursing theorist?

• Dorothea Dix

• Clara Barton

• Florence Nightingale

• Linda Richards

Which organization was founded by Lillian Kuster in 1949 and is limited to LPN/LVNs?

• National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN)

• National League for Nursing (NLN)

• American Nurses Association (ANA)

• National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES)

What is the goal of the health care system?

• To achieve optimal levels of health care for a defined population

• To provide free health care for everyone

• To maximize profits for health care providers

• To limit access to health care services

What is the role of LPN/LVN in the health care system?

• To provide direct services under the supervision of a registered nurse

• To perform complex medical procedures independently

• To manage health care facilities

• To develop health care policies

Which factor has contributed to the nursing shortage in the 21st century?

• Increasing number of aging Americans

• Advances in technology

• Availability of trained caregivers

• Decreased demand for health care services

What is the purpose of the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES)?

• To establish nursing schools

• To promote new standards of nursing

• To provide licensure for practical nurses

• To develop accreditation service for nursing programs

Which major American nursing leader established the first nursing school at Saint Thomas Hospital in London?

• Dorothea Dix

• Clara Barton

• Florence Nightingale

• Linda Richards

What is the primary responsibility of LPN/LVN in patient care?

• Developing a plan of care

• Performing complex medical procedures

• Managing health care facilities

• Providing emotional support to patients

Which factor has influenced the development of practical and vocational nursing?

• World War I

• Availability of trained caregivers

• Decreased demand for health care services

• Changes in health care policies

What is the role of LPN/LVN in the delivery of patient care?

• To determine patient's individual needs

• To develop a comprehensive care plan

• To provide basic therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventive care

• To communicate effectively with other health care professionals