Medical History 1.01 Formative

In primitive times people believed that the cause of diseases and illness was:

• viruses

• bacteria

• poor nutrition

• punishment from gods

The ancient Chinese are credited with using what technique still used today by healthcare practitioners?

• amniocentesis

• accupuncture

• bloodletting

• trepanation

In primitive times, what member of society treated illnesses by conducting ceremonies to drive out evil spirits?

• monk

• scribe

• tribal queen

• witch doctor

In primitive times, insanity, epilepsy, and headaches were treated by drilling a hole in the skull. This procedure is called:

• bloodletting

• trepanation

• vaccination

• voodoo

During primitive times, what might a witch doctor have given a person to relieve pain or illness?

• a vaccine

• healing stones

• nutritious foods

• herbs & plants

Beliefs in primitive times centered around religion and______

• personality

• location

• social status

Which plant was given in primitive times to slow heart reate?

• basil

• foxglove

• foxtrot

• parsley

Which medication used today was based in Primitive times?

• tylenol

• advil

• aspirin

Primitive Times covers which period?

• 400-200 BC

• 100-200 BC

• 4000-3000 BC

• 1900-1950 BC

Method used to preserve a corpse from decay:

• bloodletting

• trepanation

• embalming