1750 - 1900 Flashcards
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In 1863…
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Louis Pasteur developed his germ theory and proved that germs caused things to rot.
1
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What did Jenner use to treat small pox?
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A vaccination, using cow pox.
2
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What did Robert Koch use to see germs clearly?
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Chemical dyes.
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Give examples of the conditions of nurses in the early 19th century.
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- low pay.
- no training.
- low status.
- not respected.
- allowed alcohol on wards.
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In 1854…
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Florence Nightingale left to be a nurse in the Crimean War.
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Give three changes caused by the impact of Florence Nightingale’s stubborn methods.
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- drastic reduction in mortality rates: from 42% down to 2%.
- she was hailed as a national heroine.
- nursing became more respected, with nurses becoming literate, trained and modestly trained.
- she opened a school of nursing and wrote a book.
