Narrator's Experiences in Emergency Hospital

The transcript details the life of May, who moved from Iowa to California in the late 19th century. She worked as a nurse during the 1918 epidemic, facing numerous challenges due to the lack of resources and overwhelming number of patients. Despite the dire conditions, she and her colleagues made efforts to provide care and maintain sanitation. The narrative also highlights the impact of the epidemic on the community and reflects on the advancements in healthcare since then.

Where was the narrator born?

• California

• Kansas

• Iowa

• Texas

What profession did the narrator initially pursue before nursing?

• Engineer

• Lawyer

• Doctor

• Teacher

During which epidemic did the narrator work in an emergency hospital?

• Spanish Flu

• COVID-19

• Ebola

• SARS

What was a major challenge faced by the narrator in the emergency hospital?

• Lack of patients

• Lack of food

• Lack of lights

• Lack of doctors

How many patients did the narrator have on her first night at the hospital?

• 60

• 48

• 36

• 24

What was the condition of the emergency hospital during the epidemic?

• Modern

• Overcrowded

• Empty

• Well-equipped

What did the narrator hold during operations due to lack of electricity?

• A torch

• A lamp

• A candle

• A flashlight

What was a common outcome for patients who didn't take care of themselves during the epidemic?

• Recovery

• Pneumonia

• Cold

• Flu

What did the narrator reflect on regarding medical care over time?

• It has become more expensive

• It has improved

• It has remained the same

• It has worsened

What was a significant issue with maintaining hygiene in the emergency hospital?

• Lack of space

• Lack of sanitation

• Lack of staff

• Lack of water