29 Questions
During which period did the establishment of the World Health Organization occur?
Period of Contemporary Nursing
Which event led to a financial crisis resulting in unemployed nurses during the nursing history timeline?
The Great Depression
What technological advancement was introduced in the field of nursing during the Period of Contemporary Nursing?
Use of atomic energy for medical diagnosis and treatment
Which organization was established by the United Nations to improve global health conditions?
World Health Organization
What social changes occurred during the Period of Contemporary Nursing according to the text?
Introduction of aerospace nursing
Who is considered the 'Father of Medicine'?
Hippocrates
Which goddess is associated with health, cleanliness, and sanitation in Greek mythology?
Hygieia
Who was said to have a potion that could heal the sick?
Panacea
What philosophy did Hippocrates introduce in relation to health?
"A healthy mind dwells in a healthy body"
What was one of the contributions of Romans to sanitation?
Purification of water supply through aqueducts
Which oath is traditionally taken by physicians pertaining to the ethical practice of medicine?
"Hippocratic Oath"
What was a significant aspect of the duties of army nurses during World War I?
Decisiveness and quick-thinking in treatment decisions
What was a common challenge faced by nurses in both World War I and World War II?
Excessive workload and understaffing
Which group became more prominent in providing nursing care during World War II due to a shortage of nurses?
Auxiliary health care workers
What was a significant contribution of Harriet Tubman during the U.S. Civil War?
Conducting espionage for the Union
What was Sojourner Truth's self-given name from 1843 onwards?
Isabella Baumfree
What was the network of antislavery activists and safe houses used by Harriet Tubman in the U.S. Civil War called?
The Underground Railroad
Who is regarded as the 'father of history'?
Herodotus
What was believed to cause illness according to the beliefs of Prehistoric Man?
Invasion of victims
What was the main role of nurses in Ancient Civilizations?
Acting as domestic servants
What was the practice of 'trephening' in Prehistoric times?
Drilling a hole in the skull to drive out evil spirits
What was Hammurabi known for in Egyptian Civilizations?
Establishing the first written code of law
What is the main characteristic of the Period of Intuitive Nursing (Primitive Era)?
Nursing was untaught and instinctive
What was one of Jane Arminda Delano's notable contributions to nursing education?
Implementation of a grading policy for nursing students
In what year did Jane Arminda Delano start working at a Jacksonville hospital during a yellow fever epidemic?
1887
Which organization did Jane Arminda Delano help create American Red Cross Nursing by uniting its work with?
American Nurses Association, Army Nurse Corps, and American Red Cross
What was the role of Jane Arminda Delano's emergency response teams in disaster relief?
Organizing relief efforts and training registered nurses for duty
Where was Mary Breckinridge known for her work as a nurse-midwife?
Frontier Nursing Service
How many registered nurses were trained by Jane Arminda Delano's efforts before the United States entered World War I?
Over 8,000
Explore the timeline of nursing education from the period of specialization to contemporary nursing, including key events like the setting of standards, World War I, and the Great Depression. Learn about the impact of scientific and technological developments on nursing since 1945.
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