WorksheetsMedical History 1.01 Formative
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
