Unknown Trivia Facts You Didn't Know About Florence Nightingale! Quiz

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Florence Nightingale was the founder of modern nursing. She was known for Pioneering modern nursing. Nightingale was a prodigious and versatile writer, and she is also known as the Lady with the Lamp. She was a very caring nurse and leader. What are the facts you didn't know about Florence Nightingale! Try this quiz to figure out.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    When was Nightingale born? 

    • A.

      1 May 1820

    • B.

      7 May 1820

    • C.

      12 May 1820

    • D.

      18 May 1820

    Correct Answer
    C. 12 May 1820
    Explanation
    Nightingale was born on 12 May 1820.

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  • 2. 

    Why is Florence Nightingale called the lady with the lamp?

    • A.

      She helped the soldiers in war by lightning their enemies the lantern 

    • B.

      She visit soldiers at night with a small lantern in her hand

    • C.

      None of the above 

    • D.

      All of the above 

    Correct Answer
    B. She visit soldiers at night with a small lantern in her hand
    Explanation
    Florence Nightingale is called the lady with the lamp because she would visit soldiers at night with a small lantern in her hand. This nickname was given to her during the Crimean War, as she would go around the hospital at night, checking on patients and providing care. The small lantern she carried became a symbol of hope and comfort for the wounded soldiers, and she became known as the lady with the lamp.

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  • 3. 

    How old was Florence Nightingale when she died?

    • A.

      90

    • B.

      97

    • C.

      80

    • D.

      85

    Correct Answer
    A. 90
    Explanation
    Florence Nightingale was 90 years old when she died. This information is not explicitly mentioned in the question, but it is given as the correct answer.

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  • 4. 

    Where did nightingale live?

    • A.

      Naples 

    • B.

      Dallas 

    • C.

      Rome

    • D.

      Florence

    Correct Answer
    D. Florence
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Florence. Florence is the city where the nightingale lived.

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  • 5. 

    What did Florence Nightingale invent?

    • A.

      Microscope

    • B.

      Injections 

    • C.

      Polar area chart

    • D.

      None of the above 

    Correct Answer
    C. Polar area chart
    Explanation
    Florence Nightingale did not invent a microscope or injections. However, she is credited with inventing the polar area chart, also known as the Nightingale Rose Diagram. This chart was used to visually represent statistical data on mortality rates and played a significant role in her efforts to improve healthcare and sanitation in military hospitals during the Crimean War. The polar area chart allowed Nightingale to effectively communicate complex information and advocate for better healthcare practices.

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  • 6. 

    How many siblings does Florence have? 

    • A.

      1

    • B.

      2

    • C.

      4

    • D.

      7

    Correct Answer
    A. 1
    Explanation
    The given question asks about the number of siblings Florence has. The answer is 1, indicating that Florence has only one sibling.

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  • 7. 

    Who is the mother of nursing? 

    • A.

      Ellen Dougherty

    • B.

      Elena Pavlovna

    • C.

      Florence Nightingale

    • D.

      None of the above 

    Correct Answer
    C. Florence Nightingale
    Explanation
    Florence Nightingale is considered the mother of nursing because of her significant contributions to the field. She revolutionized nursing practices during the Crimean War and established nursing as a respected profession. Nightingale emphasized the importance of hygiene, sanitation, and proper patient care, which laid the foundation for modern nursing. She also established the first nursing school, the Nightingale Training School for Nurses, which further advanced the profession. Nightingale's dedication and pioneering work have had a lasting impact on the nursing profession, earning her the title of the mother of nursing.

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  • 8. 

    Who was Florence mother? 

    • A.

      Rose Nightingale

    • B.

      Frances Nightingale

    • C.

      Florence Nightingale

    • D.

      Flora Nightingale

    Correct Answer
    B. Frances Nightingale
    Explanation
    Florence Nightingale's mother was Frances Nightingale.

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  • 9. 

    Who was Florence's father?

    • A.

      Williams Nightingale

    • B.

      Michael Nightingale

    • C.

      Richard Nightingale

    • D.

      Cole Nightingale

    Correct Answer
    A. Williams Nightingale
    Explanation
    Florence's father was Williams Nightingale.

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  • 10. 

    When did Nightingale take the post of superintendent at the Institute for the Care of Sick Gentlewomen in Upper Harley Street, London? 

    • A.

      1 June 1853

    • B.

      20 January 1853

    • C.

      4 September 1853

    • D.

      22 August 1853

    Correct Answer
    D. 22 August 1853
    Explanation
    Nightingale took the post of superintendent at the Institute for the Care of Sick Gentlewomen in Upper Harley Street, London on 22 August 1853.

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