What THREE incurable diseases that killed millions of people during the Dark and Middle Ages.

• Asthma

• Smallpox

• Tuberculosis (TB)

• Diabetes

• Syphilis

What is the Hippocratic Oath?

• The practice of medical examinations and concepts of diagnoses

• A promise of professional behavior made by doctors beginning their careers; promises ethical and honest practice of the medical profession

• Health Insurance coverage through the state-based American Health Benefit Exchange

• A promise to commit unethical and dishonest medical practices within the medical profession

In what way did the Greek aqueducts improve the quality of life and prevent disease?

• The aqueducts brought clean water into the cities and sewers carried away the waste thus improving the sanitation within the cities.

• The aqueducts encouraged professional behavior within the medical community

• The aqueducts encouraged hand washing within the city limits

• The aqueducts brought in contaminated water and removed fresh water from the cities

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which medical concepts did the ancient Egyptians introduce to the world?

• The concept of Professional behavior and Ethics

• The practice of acupuncture

• The concept of using aqueducts and sewers within city limits

• The practice of medical exams and the concepts of diagnosis and prognosis during treatment

Which medical practice did the ancient Chinese invent that is still in use today?

• Epidemics

• Quarantine

• Acupuncture

• Antibiotics

Who is considered the Father of Antiseptic Surgery?

• Florence Nightingale

• Joseph Lister

• Marie Curie

• Alexander Fleming

Which of the following describe Florence Nightingale's contributions to healthcare? (Select ALL that apply)

• Demonstrated the critical role of nurses

• Felt that disease was caused by an unclean environment so she insisted that bed linens be changed frequently, rooms be ventilated and walls and floors scrubbed regularly.

• Discovered Radium

• Discovered a mold that secreted an antibacterial solution later known as penicillin

• Laid the foundation for professional nursing / nursing schools

What did Alexander Fleming discover?

• Radium

• Pathogens

• DNA

• Penicillin

Why was the discovery of insulin so important to healthcare?

• Insulin is a part of the poor sanitation issue, and discovering it allowed changes to occur for the better

• Insulin is used to guarantee health insurance availability to each person, without it we would not know who needs insurance

• Insulin is used to regulate levels of glucose in the blood - it allows us to manage the symptoms of diabetes

• Insulin is used to regulate levels of blood in the heart - it allows us to manage the amount of blood that flows through the body

What facility would a person go to after a serious car accident? (Select ALL that apply)

• Urgent Care

• Emergency Department / Emergency Room

• Independent Living Facility

• Dentist Office

• Trauma Center