Florence Nightingale - the Crimea

The transcript discusses the Crimean War and the dire conditions in military hospitals, where injured soldiers were neglected due to a lack of staff and supplies. Despite past poor performance by female nurses, Florence Nightingale was asked by Sidney Herbert to organize a team of nurses to aid soldiers. She recruited 38 nurses and traveled to Scutari, facing unprepared conditions.

What was one reason for the reluctance to hire female nurses during the Crimean War?

• They were not available in sufficient numbers.

• They were considered too expensive.

• They were not trained for military conditions.

• Their past performance was deemed poor.

What was reported about the conditions in military hospitals after the Battle of Elmer?

• They were well-equipped and clean.

• They had an abundance of medical staff.

• They were in terrible condition with neglected soldiers.

• They were located in a safe area.

Who requested the organization of a nursing team for the Crimean War?

• The Prime Minister

• The Secretary of War, Sidney Herbert

• The Queen

• The General of the Army

How many nurses were recruited to assist in the Crimean War?

• 100

• 20

• 50

• 38

Where did the nurses arrive to find shocking conditions?

• London

• Scutari in Constantinople

• Moscow

• Paris