classifying the problems of the needy in order to devise appropriate treatments is similar to the approach of modern social workers. In sum, although Nightingale may not have achieved all of her goals during the Crimean War, her breadth of vision and ability to realize ambitious projects have earned her an eminent place among the ranks of social pioneers.
PREP2012-Pack1-RC-003-01 VRC07619-01 Medium The passage is primarily concerned with evaluating
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E. the importance of Florence Nightingale's innovations in the field of nursing contrasting approaches to the writing of historical biography contradictory accounts of Florence Nightingale’s historical significance the quality of health care in nineteenth century England the effect of the Crimean War on developments in the field of health care
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According to the passage, the editors of Nightingale’s letters credit her with contributing to which of the following?
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E. Improvement of the survival rate for soldiers in British Army hospitals during the Crimean War The development of a nurses’ training curriculum that was far in advance of its day The increase in the number of women doctors practicing in British Army hospitals Establishment of the first facility for training nurses at a major British university The creation of an organization for monitoring the peacetime Irving conditions of British
soldiers
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The passage suggests which of the following about Nightingale’s relationship with the British public of her day?
A. She was highly respected, her projects receiving popular and governmental support.
B. She encountered resistance both from the army establishment and the general public.
C. She was supported by the working classes and opposed by the wealthier classes.
D. She was supported by the military establishment but had to fight the governmental
bureaucrat.
E. After initially being received with enthusiasm, she was quickly forgotten.
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With which of the following statements regarding the differing interpretations of Nightingale’s importance would the author most