FON First Test PDF

## The Divine Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences **Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) about the History of Nursing** 1. **Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?** * a) Florence Nightingale * b) Clara Barton * c) Mary Seacole * d) Dorothea Dix 2. **Florence Nightinga...

## The Divine Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences **Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) about the History of Nursing** 1. **Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?** * a) Florence Nightingale * b) Clara Barton * c) Mary Seacole * d) Dorothea Dix 2. **Florence Nightingale gained prominence during which war?** * a) Crimean War * b) American Civil War * c) World War I * d) Napoleonic Wars 3. **Which of the following nursing pioneers is known for her work during the American Civil War?** * a) Clara Barton * b) Florence Nightingale * c) Mary Seacole * d) Lillian Wald 4. **Mary Seacole is recognized for her contributions to nursing during which conflict?** * a) Crimean War * b) World War I * c) American Civil War * d) Boer War 5. **The term "nursing" is derived from the Latin word "nutrire," which means:** * a) To serve * b) To nurture * c) To heal * d) To care 6. **The first nursing school in the United States was founded by:** * a) Clara Barton * b) Florence Nightingale * c) Lillian Wald * d) Linda Richards 7. **The publication of Florence Nightingale's book, "Notes on Nursing," is considered a milestone in nursing history for its emphasis on:** * a) Spiritual healing * b) Nursing education * c) Infection control * d) Holistic care 8. **Who was the first African American nurse in the United States?** * a) Mary Eliza Mahoney * b) Lavinia Dock * c) Sojourner Truth * d) Harriet Tubman 9. **The International Council of Nurses (ICN) was founded in:** * a) 1860 * b) 1899 * c) 1914 * d) 1945 10. **Which nurse is known for her contributions to public health and community nursing in New York City's Lower East Side?** * a) Clara Barton * b) Lillian Wald * c) Mary Seacole * d) Florence Nightingale 11. **Who is often credited as the founder of modern nursing?** * a) Florence Nightingale * b) Mary Seacole * c) Clara Barton * d) Lillian Wald 12. **The first nursing school in the United States was established in:** * a) Boston * b) New York City * c) Philadelphia * d) Chicago 13. **In which war did Florence Nightingale gain recognition for her nursing work?** * a) American Civil War * b) Crimean War * c) World War I * d) Napoleonic Wars 14. **The term "nursing" is derived from the Latin word "nutrire," which means:** * a) To serve * b) To heal * c) To nurture * d) To care 15. **The founder of the American Red Cross, who also contributed significantly to nursing during the Civil War, was:** * a) Clara Barton * b) Florence Nightingale * c) Mary Seacole * d) Lillian Wald 16. **Mary Seacole provided nursing care during which conflict?** * a) Crimean War * b) American Civil War * c) World War I * d) Boer War 17. **The first African American nurse in the United States was:** * a) Harriet Tubman * b) Mary Eliza Mahoney * c) Sojourner Truth * d) Susie King Taylor 18. **The International Council of Nurses (ICN) was founded in:** * a) 1860 * b) 1899 * c) 1914 * d) 1945 19. **Who was the founder of modern hospice care?** * a) Florence Nightingale * b) Elisabeth Kübler-Ross * c) Cicely Saunders * d) Mary Breckinridge 20. **The publication of Florence Nightingale's book "Notes on Nursing" emphasized the importance of:** * a) Advanced medical treatments * b) Hygienic practices * c) Holistic patient care * d) Spiritual healing