Chapter 1-Historical Events

Front

The first heart-lung machine was used for open-heart surgery in which year?

Back

1953

Front

The first "test-tube" baby, Louise Brown, was born in England in which year?

Back

1978

Front

What does OBRA stand for and what do they do?

Back

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act; established regulations for the education and certification of nursing assistants.

Front

The first liver transplant was preformed by who in 1963?

Back

Thomas Starzl

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The first lung transplant was performed by who in 1964?

Back

James Hardy

Front

Who was the first person to separate conjoined twins?

Back

Benjamin Carson

Front

The first face transplant was preformed in France in which year?

Back

2005

Front

Adult stem cells were used in the treatment of disease early in which years?

Back

early 2000s

Front

What is cost containment

Back

trying to control the rising cost of health care & achieving the max benefit of every dollar spent