Trivia Question Quiz On Florence Nightingale Career Life!

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    What year was Nightingale born?

    • 1820
    • 1810
    • 1800
    • 1815
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Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany. She was the founder of modern nursing. She is also known as Lady with the Lamp. She was a British nurse and social reformer, who was the fundamental philosopher of modern nursing. What do you know about Florence Nightingale's career life! Try this quiz to find out.

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  • 2. 
    What year did Nightingale die?  - ProProfs

    What year did Nightingale die? 

    • 1890

    • 1907

    • 1910

    • 1915

    Correct Answer
    A. 1910
    Explanation
    Nightingale died in 1910.

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  • 3. 
    What year did Nightingale become the first recipient of the Royal Red Cross? - ProProfs

    What year did Nightingale become the first recipient of the Royal Red Cross?

    • 1880

    • 1881

    • 1882

    • 1883

    Correct Answer
    A. 1883
    Explanation
    Florence Nightingale became the first recipient of the Royal Red Cross in 1883. This award was given to her in recognition of her pioneering work in nursing during the Crimean War. Nightingale's efforts to improve sanitation and healthcare practices in military hospitals significantly reduced the mortality rate among wounded soldiers. Her dedication and contributions to the field of nursing earned her this prestigious honor in 1883.

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  • 4. 
    What year did she become the first woman to be award the Order of Merit? - ProProfs

    What year did she become the first woman to be award the Order of Merit?

    • 1895

    • 1890

    • 1904

    • 1907

    Correct Answer
    A. 1907
    Explanation
    In 1907, she became the first woman to be awarded the Order of Merit.

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  • 5. 
    What year was Nightingale appointed as Lady of Grace of the Order of St John? - ProProfs

    What year was Nightingale appointed as Lady of Grace of the Order of St John?

    • 1890

    • 1895

    • 1904

    • None of the above 

    Correct Answer
    A. 1904
    Explanation
    Florence Nightingale was appointed as Lady of Grace of the Order of St John in 1904.

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  • 6. 
    How much did Nightingale have in her disposal from the Nightingale Fund to set up the Nightingale Training School?  - ProProfs

    How much did Nightingale have in her disposal from the Nightingale Fund to set up the Nightingale Training School? 

    •  £45,000

    • £40,000

    • £55,000

    • €30,000

    Correct Answer
    A.  £45,000
    Explanation
    Florence Nightingale had £45,000 at her disposal from the Nightingale Fund to set up the Nightingale Training School.

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  • 7. 
    When was the Nightingale Fund established for the training of nurses during a public meeting to recognise Nightingale for her work in the war? - ProProfs

    When was the Nightingale Fund established for the training of nurses during a public meeting to recognise Nightingale for her work in the war?

    • 10 November 1855

    • 18 November 1855

    • 29 November 1855

    • 1 December 1855

    Correct Answer
    A. 29 November 1855
    Explanation
    The Nightingale Fund was established during a public meeting to recognize Nightingale for her work in the war. The correct answer is 29 November 1855.

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  • 8. 
    When did the first train Nightingale nurses begin work? - ProProfs

    When did the first train Nightingale nurses begin work?

    • 10 May 1865

    • 16 May 1865

    • 20 May 1865

    • 30 May 1865

    Correct Answer
    A. 16 May 1865
    Explanation
    On 16 May 1865, the first train of Nightingale nurses began their work.

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  • 9. 
    When did Nightingale mentor Linda Richards,America's first trained nurse?  - ProProfs

    When did Nightingale mentor Linda Richards,America's first trained nurse? 

    • 1850s

    • 1860s

    • 1870s

    • 1880s

    Correct Answer
    A. 1870s
    Explanation
    In the 1870s, Nightingale mentored Linda Richards, who is known as America's first trained nurse. This suggests that the mentorship between Nightingale and Richards took place during this decade.

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  • 10. 
    What year did Nightingale write Notes on Nursing? - ProProfs

    What year did Nightingale write Notes on Nursing?

    • 1860

    • 1865

    • 1850

    • 1859

    Correct Answer
    A. 1859
    Explanation
    In 1859, Nightingale wrote "Notes on Nursing." This book is considered a foundational text in the field of nursing and contains her observations and insights on nursing care. It provided practical advice and guidance for nurses and helped to establish nursing as a respected profession.

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