Philippine Nursing History

Two words that describes the early beliefs of health and illness in the Philippines

• Mysticism

• Superstitions

• Spiritualism

• Asceticism

Filipinos were very cautious not to disturb other people or the evil spirits for the good of their health.

• True

• False

Herb men were called ______ meaning one who practiced witchcraft.

• Herbolarios

• Herbicheros

• Herb doctors

• Word doctors

Persons suffering from diseases without any identified cause were believed bewitched by hebicheros.

• True

• False

Gunpowder were exploded from a bamboo cane close to the head of the sufferer to _____________.

• Disperse the influence of the witches.

• Gather the witches in the area

• Deliver the baby early

• Deliver the baby safely

When were male nurses were acknowledged as Spanish Friars’ assistants for caring sick individuals in the hospital?

• 1578

• 1878

• 1658

• 1587

The religious orders exerted their efforts to care for the sick by building hospitals in different parts of the Philippines.

• True

• False

Established in 1577, mainly to care for the Spanish king’s soldiers, but also admitted Spanish civilians.

• Hospital Real de Manila 

• San Lazaro Hospital

• Hospital de Indios

• Hospital de Aguas Santas

• San Juan de Dios Hospital

This hospital was built exclusively for patients with leprosy.

• Hospital Real de Manila 

• San Lazaro Hospital

• Hospital de Indios

• Hospital de Aguas Santas

• San Juan de Dios Hospital

Service was in general supported by alms and contributions from charitable persons.

• Hospital Real de Manila 

• San Lazaro Hospital

• Hospital de Indios

• Hospital de Aguas Santas

• San Juan de Dios Hospital