History of Healthcare & Trends in HC Test Review

In ancient times, what did the people believe caused disease?

• People thought diseases were caused by Supernatural forces

• Diseases were believed to be caused by changes in the weather.

• People thought diseases were caused by eating certain foods.

• Diseases were attributed to the alignment of stars and planets.

Name three (3) herbs/plants that were used as medications?

• DIgitalis

• Mint

• Opium Poppy

• Quinine

Who was the first to keep accurate medical records?

• The first to keep accurate medical records were The Egyptians.

• Galen, a prominent Greek physician and surgeon in the Roman Empire.

• Avicenna, a Persian polymath who wrote extensively on medicine.

• William Harvey, an English physician who made seminal contributions to anatomy and physiology.

What did the Egyptians think CAUSED disease?

• Demons

• Poor diet and lack of exercise

• Genetic inheritance

• Environmental pollution

In ancient times, what were medical records and prescriptions written on?

• In ancient times, medical records and prescriptions were often written on materials such as papyrus, parchment, or clay tablets.

• In ancient times, medical records and prescriptions were often written on materials such as silk, bamboo, or stone tablets.

• In ancient times, medical records and prescriptions were often written on materials such as animal skins, wood, or metal sheets.

• In ancient times, medical records and prescriptions were often written on materials such as leaves, bones, or shells.

What did the Egyptians gain from embalming the dead? Choose all correct answers.

• Advanced Knowledge of Anatomy

• Immediate resurrection of the deceased

• Gauze

• Antiseptics

What did the Egyptians use to prevent decay when embalming?

• The Egyptians used natron, a naturally occurring salt, to prevent decay during the embalming process.

• The Egyptians used strong antiseptics to prevent decay during the embalming process.

• The Egyptians used honey to prevent decay during the embalming process.

• The Egyptians used vinegar to prevent decay during the embalming process.

Choose two medical practices of the Egyptians that are still used today.

• Enemas

• Circumcision

• Organ Transplants

• Dissection

Jewish medicine concentrated on what?

• Health rules concerning food, cleanliness and quarantine

• Spiritual healing practices

• Surgical procedures

• Herbal remedies

Who were the first to study cases of disease?

• Greeks

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Chinese