History of Healthcare Quiz

Who is considered the 'Father of Medicine'?

• Hippocrates

• Claudius Galen

• Imhotep

• Aesculapius

Apothecaries made, prescribed, and sold medications during the 18th Century.

• True

• False

Which ancient civilization was the earliest to maintain health records?

• Ancient Egyptians

• Ancient Greeks

• Ancient Romans

• Ancient Chinese

Who is known as the founder of modern nursing?

• Florence Nightingale

• Clara Barton

• Elizabeth Blackwell

• Elizabeth Garrett Anderson

Which 19th century physician started using disinfectants and antiseptics during surgery?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Louis Pasteur

• Joseph Lister

• Gabriel Fahrenheit

Sanitation Systems (sewer systems) were first developed by the ancient

• Egyptians

• Chinese

• Greeks

• Romans

What was the major progress in medical science during the 19th century thanks to the development of machines and wide availability of books?

• Formal Training for nurses

• Nurse training programs

• Invention of stethoscope

• Infection control methods

Who discovered the X-ray in the 19th century?

• Clara Barton

• Gabriel Fahrenheit

• Wilhelm Roentgen

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the average lifespan during the Ancient Times?

• 25-35 years

• 20-30 years

• 35-45 years

• 30-40 years

What was the major progress in medical science during the 19th century thanks to the development of machines and wide availability of books?

• Formal Training for nurses

• Infection control methods

• Nurse training programs

• Invention of stethoscope