EVOLUTION OF NURSING THEORIES: FROM INTUITIVE TO
CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION BEST
GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR PASS
What characterized the Period of Intuitive Nursing? CORRECT ANSWERS
Nursing was instinctive and performed out of compassion, without formal
training.
What were the beliefs about illness during the Period of Intuitive Nursing?
CORRECT ANSWERS
Illness was believed to be caused by evil spirits, and healing was performed by
shamans or witch doctors using magic.
What significant contributions did ancient Babylon make to medicine and
nursing? CORRECT ANSWERS
The Code of Hammurabi recommended specific doctors for diseases and allowed
patients to choose between charms, medications, or surgical procedures.
What medical advancements were made in ancient Egypt? CORRECT ANSWERS
Egyptians introduced embalming, made keen observations, and documented 250
recognized diseases.
What was the role of nursing in ancient Greece? CORRECT ANSWERS
Nursing was primarily the task of untrained slaves, and Hippocrates, known as the
'Father of Scientific Medicine', advanced medical practices.
What contributions did ancient India make to nursing? CORRECT ANSWERS
, EVOLUTION OF NURSING THEORIES: FROM INTUITIVE TO
CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION BEST
GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR PASS
Men of medicine built hospitals and practiced asepsis; Sushurutu listed the
functions and qualifications of nurses.
How did the Romans view illness and nursing? CORRECT ANSWERS
Romans viewed illness as a sign of weakness, with care provided by slaves or
Greek physicians, both considered inferior.
What was the focus of the Period of Apprentice Nursing? CORRECT ANSWERS
It involved 'on-the-job' training without formal education, primarily conducted by
experienced nurses.
What role did religious orders play in the Period of Apprentice Nursing? CORRECT
ANSWERS
Religious orders were responsible for developing nursing care during this period.
What was a significant development in nursing during the 16th century? CORRECT
ANSWERS
Hospitals were established for the sick, but they were often gloomy, unsanitary,
and avoided by people.
What marked the Period of Educated Nursing? CORRECT ANSWERS
This period began with the opening of the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing
in 1869 and was influenced by wars and social changes.
Who is recognized as the 'Mother of Modern Nursing'? CORRECT ANSWERS
CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION BEST
GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR PASS
What characterized the Period of Intuitive Nursing? CORRECT ANSWERS
Nursing was instinctive and performed out of compassion, without formal
training.
What were the beliefs about illness during the Period of Intuitive Nursing?
CORRECT ANSWERS
Illness was believed to be caused by evil spirits, and healing was performed by
shamans or witch doctors using magic.
What significant contributions did ancient Babylon make to medicine and
nursing? CORRECT ANSWERS
The Code of Hammurabi recommended specific doctors for diseases and allowed
patients to choose between charms, medications, or surgical procedures.
What medical advancements were made in ancient Egypt? CORRECT ANSWERS
Egyptians introduced embalming, made keen observations, and documented 250
recognized diseases.
What was the role of nursing in ancient Greece? CORRECT ANSWERS
Nursing was primarily the task of untrained slaves, and Hippocrates, known as the
'Father of Scientific Medicine', advanced medical practices.
What contributions did ancient India make to nursing? CORRECT ANSWERS
, EVOLUTION OF NURSING THEORIES: FROM INTUITIVE TO
CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION BEST
GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR PASS
Men of medicine built hospitals and practiced asepsis; Sushurutu listed the
functions and qualifications of nurses.
How did the Romans view illness and nursing? CORRECT ANSWERS
Romans viewed illness as a sign of weakness, with care provided by slaves or
Greek physicians, both considered inferior.
What was the focus of the Period of Apprentice Nursing? CORRECT ANSWERS
It involved 'on-the-job' training without formal education, primarily conducted by
experienced nurses.
What role did religious orders play in the Period of Apprentice Nursing? CORRECT
ANSWERS
Religious orders were responsible for developing nursing care during this period.
What was a significant development in nursing during the 16th century? CORRECT
ANSWERS
Hospitals were established for the sick, but they were often gloomy, unsanitary,
and avoided by people.
What marked the Period of Educated Nursing? CORRECT ANSWERS
This period began with the opening of the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing
in 1869 and was influenced by wars and social changes.
Who is recognized as the 'Mother of Modern Nursing'? CORRECT ANSWERS
