Florence Nightingale Questions and Answers

1.In which war did Florence Nightingale help nurse wounded soldiers and become known as the ‘Lady with the Lamp’? 

Ans. Florence Nightingale helped nurse wounded soldiers and become known as the ‘Lady with the Lamp’ during the Crimean War (1854 - 56).

2. Name two things that Florence Nightingale did to make hospitals better places to treat patients. 

Ans. Florence Nightingale made sure hospitals were clean and trained more nurses to look after patients. 

3. What is celebrated every year on Florence Nightingale’s birthday (12th May)?

Ans. International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on Florence Nightingale’s birthday (12th May).

4. How was Florence Nightingale different from other women of her time? 

Ans. Florence Nightingale chose a career instead of marrying and taking care of domestic duties at home. Her wealthy background enabled her to do this.

5. How did Florence Nightingale get her name? 

Ans. She was named after Florence, Italy, the place where she was born.

6. Why was Florence known as the ‘Lady with the Lamp’? 

Ans. Florence was known as the ‘Lady with the Lamp’ because she carried a lamp to check on her patients during the night.

7. Florence wrote a book about nursing. What was it called? 

Ans. Florence wrote a book about nursing called 'Notes on Nursing'.

8. Florence had a pet called Athena. What type of creature was it? 

Ans. Florence had a pet owl called Athena. 

9. What is the Nightingale Pledge? 

Ans. The Nightingale Pledge is this pledge that is recited by nurses at the end of their training pinning ceremony.

10. What special award was given to Florence in 1907? 

Ans. In 1907, Florence was given a special award called the Order of Merit. She was the first woman to receive this award and she changed the way that women were seen in the workplace.