WorksheetsYellow Fever: An American Plague
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
What were the stages of yellow fever and their corresponding symptoms?
a)
Stage 1: Chills, headache, and aching / Stage 2: Fever, constipation, and yellow skin / Stage 3: Bleeding and delirium
b)
Stage 1: Fever, vomiting, and delirium / Stage 2: Yellow skin and bleeding / Stage 3: Weak pulse and dry tongue
c)
Stage 1: Chills, headache, and aching / Stage 2: Fever, vomiting, and delirium / Stage 3: Yellow skin and bleeding
d)
Stage 1: High fever and constipation / Stage 2: Yellow skin and bleeding / Stage 3: Weak pulse and delirium
2.
What was the humoral theory and how did it influence medical thinking during the time period?
a)
The belief that good health resulted from a strong immune system
b)
The belief that illness was caused by an imbalance of the four elements
c)
The belief that good health resulted from balanced body fluids
d)
The belief that illness was caused by germs, bacteria, and viruses
3.
What were the symptoms of yellow fever that Catherine LeMaigre experienced?
a)
Fever, vomiting, and delirium
b)
Foul black bile, bloodshot eyes, and pale-yellow skin
c)
Fever, constipation, and yellow skin
d)
Chills, headache, and aching in the back, arms, and legs
4.
What medical practices were used to treat yellow fever in the late 1700s?
a)
Herbal remedies and acupuncture
b)
Bloodletting and purging
c)
Antibiotics and vaccines
d)
Surgery and radiation therapy
5.
What did Dr. Benjamin Rush believe was the cause of the outbreak of yellow fever in Philadelphia in 1793?
a)
A previous outbreak in 1762
b)
Contaminated water
c)
An imbalance of the humors
d)
The smell of rotting coffee
6.
What was the prevailing understanding of germs, bacteria, and viruses during the time period?
a)
They were thought to be caused by an imbalance of the humors
b)
They were not yet discovered
c)
They were believed to be harmless
d)
They were known to cause disease
7.
How did the smell of rotting coffee impact the spread of yellow fever according to Dr. John Foulke?
a)
It caused an imbalance of the humors in the body
b)
It weakened the immune system
c)
It attracted disease-carrying insects
d)
It had no impact on the spread of yellow fever
8.
Based on the reading, what is a possible hypothesis for the origin and spread of yellow fever in Philadelphia in 1793?
a)
The disease was brought by travelers from another country
b)
The disease was caused by contaminated water sources
c)
The disease was spread by insects
d)
The disease was a result of an imbalance of the humors
9.
How did the medical practices and beliefs of the late 1700s compare to modern medicine?
a)
They were more advanced and effective
b)
They were similar in approach and treatment
c)
They were based on the same scientific principles
d)
They were less advanced and often harmful
10.
Who played a significant role in diagnosing and treating yellow fever in Philadelphia in 1793?
a)
Dr. Benjamin Rush
b)
Dr. Hugh Hodge
c)
Dr. John Foulke
d)
All of the above
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