Community and Public Health Nursing History

Who is credited as the first epidemiologist?

• John Snow

• William Rathbone

• Florence Nightingale

• Lillian Wald

Who is known as the founder of modern day public health nursing?

• John Snow

• William Rathbone

• Florence Nightingale

• Lillian Wald

What is the name of the organization founded by Mary Breckinridge?

• Frontier Nursing Service

• Henry Street Settlement & Visiting nurses

• Improved soldiers’ health using a population-based approach

• Linked cholera rates to the use of the Broad Street water pump in London

During which war did Florence Nightingale provide care for soldiers?

• Korean War

• Revolutionary War

• Crimean War

• Spanish American War

What significance did the Industrial Revolution have in regards to the history of public health?

• The Industrial Revolution decreased the need for public health measures.

• The Industrial Revolution led to the spread of diseases and the need for public health reforms.
• The Industrial Revolution improved public health by providing better sanitation.

• The Industrial Revolution provided for rapid advancement of technology.

What impact did the Social Security Act of 1965 have on Americans?

• It provided free education for all Americans.

• It encouraged Americans to retire at a younger age.

• It provided health insurance to Americans aged 65 and older.

• It increased the retirement age to 75.

What best describes the leading cause of death in the United States today?

• Accidental drowning

• Cardiovascular disease
• Influenza
• Suicide

What was the significance of the development of diagnostic-related groups (DRGs) in the 1980's?

• Increased the cost of hospital services

• Reduced the quality of hospital services

• Allowed patients to choose their own treatment

• Standardized payment for hospital services based on patient diagnosis

During which did decade did hospice care gain momentum in the United States?

• 1900s

• 2010s

• 1970s
• 1950s

What is the significance of the Patient Protection and Portable Care Act?

• To improve the quality of healthcare services.

• To provide affordable health insurance coverage for more Americans.

• To expand healthcare services for Americans.

• To contain costs for healthcare services.