Foundations of Health Science Unit 1.00

Medicaid is a state-administered assistance program for:

• the elderly.

• the military.

• low-income families.

• people with large medical bills.

During which time period did the bubonic plague occur?

• Dark Ages

• Middle Ages

• 16th century

What contribution did Elizabeth Blackwell make to the healthcare profession?

• She developed a vaccine for typhoid fever.

• She began the use of animal tendons for suture materials.

• She developed the foundation for modern theories of immunity.

• She opened the door for women to pursue a career as a physician.

CDC is the acronym for the:

• Center for Disease Control.

• Council for Disease Control.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Council for Diseases, Crises, and Pandemics.

The leading cause of death in the 16th century was:

• A stroke.

• cancer.

• infection.

• heart disease.

Anton van Leeuwenhoek's invention is still used today as a:

• vaccination.

• diagnostic tool.

• nonsurgical remedy.

• treatment for disease.

Who founded an international agency that provides emergency healthcare to victims of natural disasters?

• Robert Koch

• Clara Barton

• Elizabeth Blackwell

• Florence Nightingale

The FDA regulates:

• dietary aides in nursing homes.

• vaccinations in third-world countries.

• food and medications sold to the public.

• health workers who contract infections from their patients.

Katie has diabetes and treats this condition with a drug discovered in the 20th century. What is the name of this medication?

• Antihistamines

• Erythromycin

• Insulin

• Penicillin

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

• monk

• scribe

• tribal queen

• witch doctor