Starter quiz

  • What type of surgery was trialled on badly injured soldiers?
    • Cardiovascular surgery
    • Plastic surgery  ✓
    • Orthopedic surgery
    • Neurosurgery
  • What is the name of the country in West Africa which was part of the British Empire during WWII?
    • Ghana
    • Nigeria  ✓
    • Ivory Coast
    • Senegal
  • How did Charles Drew help with treating civilians and soldiers on the battlefields?
    • He introduced and used plastic surgery to repair burns victims.
    • He discovered new methods to store and transport blood.  ✓
    • He discovered new methods to speed-up the repair of broken bones.
    • He introduced and used new medication to support soldiers' healing time.
  • Which statements are true about the role of nurses in WWII?
    • They did not receive any extra training in preparation for bombing
    • They assisted with giving blood to patients on the battlefields.  ✓
    • Nurses received extra training to treat wounds and burns.  ✓
    • They only completing tasks such as cleaning wards and providing meals.
  • Match the name with the correct description of them in terms of their role in WWII.
    • Mollie Lentaigne
      a medical artist at Queen Victoria Hospital ✓
    • Princess Omo-Oba Adenrele Ademola
      a princess from Nigeria who trained as a nurse ✓
    • Sister Mary Meally
      a nurse from Ireland who ran the burns ward ✓
  • Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: Wartime nurses belonged to Queen ______ Imperial Military Nursing Service.
    • Elizabeth’s
    • Charlotte's
    • Alexandra’s  ✓
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