The Victorians - Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War

The transcript features a narrative from a nurse, known as 'The Lady with the Lamp,' who discusses her work in a hospital during wartime. She reflects on the media's portrayal of her, the dire conditions in the hospital, and the diseases that claim more lives than war injuries. She shares her innovative approach to treatment and her aspiration to document her experiences in a book. Despite societal expectations for women of her background, she is committed to her work and calls for assistance in maintaining the hospital's cleanliness.

What nickname was given to the narrator due to her nightly rounds?

• The Midnight Medic

• The Healing Angel

• The Lady with the Lamp

• The Night Nurse

According to the narrator, what is more deadly than war injuries in the hospital?

• Poor hygiene practices

• Diseases like typhus and cholera

• Inadequate shelter

• Lack of food

What does the narrator suggest as a potential aid for patient recovery?

• A new type of medication

• Regular exercise

• Visits to a local bath house

• A special diet

What is the proposed title for the narrator's book?

• Nursing in War

• Medical Observations

• The Art of Healing

• Notes on Nursing

What societal expectation does the narrator feel she is defying?

• Traveling abroad

• Becoming a doctor

• Getting married and having children

• Working in a hospital