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Medical History 1.01 Formative

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

viruses

b)

bacteria

c)

poor nutrition

d)

punishment from gods

2.

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

a)

amniocentesis

b)

accupuncture

c)

bloodletting

d)

trepanation

3.

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

a)

monk

b)

scribe

c)

tribal queen

d)

witch doctor

4.

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

a)

bloodletting

b)

trepanation

c)

vaccination

d)

voodoo

5.

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

a)

a vaccine

b)

healing stones

c)

nutritious foods

d)

herbs & plants

6.

Beliefs in primitive times centered around religion and______

a)

personality

b)

location

c)

social status

7.

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

a)

basil

b)

foxglove

c)

foxtrot

d)

parsley

8.

Which medication used today was based in Primitive times?

a)

tylenol

b)

advil

c)

aspirin

9.

Primitive Times covers which period?

a)

400-200 BC

b)

100-200 BC

c)

4000-3000 BC

d)

1900-1950 BC

10.

Method used to preserve a corpse from decay:

a)

bloodletting

b)

trepanation

c)

embalming