Renaissance and Hospital Care Quiz

What was still a popular method of treatment despite a lack of understanding about removing germs?

• Surgery

• Herbal remedies

• Bloodletting

• Vaccination

How did attitudes towards hospitals change by 1900?

• They were seen as places for rest and prayer

• They became places where sick people were treated

• They were avoided by everyone

• They were only for the wealthy

Who was instrumental in changing hospital conditions?

• Louis Pasteur

• Florence Nightingale

• Edward Jenner

• Joseph Lister

By 1900, how many voluntary hospitals were there in London?

• 5

• 18

• 50

• 100

What was the role of doctors in hospitals by 1900?

• They rarely visited

• They visited patients regularly

• They only worked in private clinics

• They focused on research

What was a significant change in hospitals by 1900?

• They became less common

• They increased dramatically in number

• They were only for emergencies

• They were only for the elderly

By 1900, what did most people accept as the cause of disease?

• Poor diet

• Germs

• Bad air

• Lack of exercise

What old idea about disease prevention became more accepted?

• Avoiding exercise

• Keeping clean and following a sanitary regime

• Eating more meat

• Avoiding sunlight

What did doctors begin to do regularly in hospitals by 1900?

• Perform surgeries

• Visit patients regularly

• Conduct experiments

• Teach classes

What was the condition of sanitary practices in hospitals before Florence Nightingale's work?

• Excellent

• Poor

• Non-existent

• Advanced