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Med Terms Ch 1 & 3 Review

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What did the ancient Egyptians first create?

a)

The first stethoscope

b)

Accurate health records

c)

The first hospital

d)

Modern medicine

2.

Who is known as the "Father of Medicine"?

a)

Hippocrates

b)

Aristotle

c)

Imhotep

d)

Louis Pasteur

3.

What significant advancement in medicine occurred during the Renaissance?

a)

Invention of the stethoscope

b)

Development of the first hospitals

c)

Use of dissection for studying the human body

d)

Discovery of penicillin

4.

Which disease was the first vaccine developed for?

a)

Influenza

b)

Smallpox

c)

Measles

d)

Tuberculosis

5.

What was one of the major health care advancements in the 19th century?

a)

Introduction of telemedicine

b)

Development of the microscope

c)

Creation of the first pharmacy

d)

Establishment of hospitals in homes

6.

Which of the following health care events started in the 19th Century?

a)

The average life span decreased

b)

Smallpox vaccine was created

c)

Improved sanitation practices

d)

The use of leeches for treatment increased

7.

Which individual is credited with establishing modern nursing?

a)

Clara Barton

b)

Elizabeth Blackwell

c)

Florence Nightingale

d)

Mary Breckinridge

8.

What does the term "cost containment" refer to in health care?

a)

Reducing the number of hospitals

b)

Controlling rising health care costs

c)

Increasing salaries for health workers

d)

Eliminating insurance coverage

9.

What did Louis Pasteur contribute to medicine?

a)

The first vaccination for smallpox

b)

The germ theory of disease

c)

The discovery of anesthesia

d)

The stethoscope

10.

What was one of the major trends in health care during the 20th century?

a)

Use of herbs

b)

Handwashing to prevent infection

c)

Belief in supernatural causes of disease

d)

Lack of medical technology

11.

What is the role of a dental hygienist?

a)

Perform surgeries on patients

b)

Clean teeth and educate patients on oral care

c)

Diagnose diseases

d)

Prescribe medications

12.

Which degree is required to become a physician?

a)

Associate's degree

b)

Bachelor's degree

c)

Master's degree

d)

Doctoral degree

13.

What does the term "licensure" mean in health careers?

a)

A type of certification

b)

Permission from a government agency to practice a profession

c)

A level of education

d)

An exam to test knowledge

14.

Which of the following is a duty of an emergency medical technician (EMT)?

a)

Perform surgeries

b)

Provide emergency medical care

c)

Teach patients about health

d)

Conduct laboratory tests

15.

What is required for most medical assistants?

a)

High school diploma only

b)

Doctoral degree

c)

1-2 year training program

d)

No training needed

16.

Which health career focuses on mental health?

a)

Cardiologist

b)

Psychologist

c)

Dentist

d)

Physical therapist

17.

What career focuses on prevention and treatment of athletic injuries and provide rehabilitative services to athletes?

a)

Occupational Therapist

b)

Physical Therapist

c)

Athletic Trainer

d)

Respiratory therapist

18.

Which of the following is a responsibility of a nurse?

a)

Perform surgeries

b)

Prescribe medication

c)

Monitor patient health and assist with care

d)

Design medical equipment

19.

What is a common requirement for becoming a registered nurse?

a)

Complete high school only

b)

Complete a bachelor's degree in nursing

c)

No education required

d)

Complete a 6-month course

20.

What does "continuing education" mean for health care workers?

a)

Taking time off from work

b)

Learning new skills to maintain certifications

c)

Attending college for a new degree

d)

Learning about new technology only

21.

A hospital administrator notices that multiple departments are ordering the same expensive diagnostic test for the same patient. To control costs, what strategy would best address this situation?

a)

Use of Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs)

b)

Combination of services across departments

c)

Increasing malpractice insurance

d)

Encouraging patients to seek telemedicine consults

22.

A 50-year-old patient visits their primary care doctor and requests a cholesterol screening and flu vaccination. Which cost-containment approach is being used in this scenario?

a)

Outpatient services

b)

Energy conservation

c)

Early intervention and preventative services

d)

Integrative health care

23.

A stroke patient is discharged from the hospital but still requires physical therapy and nutrition counseling. Which healthcare trend is most directly meeting this patient’s needs?

a)

Geriatric care

b)

Home health care

c)

Telemedicine

d)

Complementary and alternative medicine

24.

A patient living in a rural area experiences chest pain. The paramedic on site sends EKG results directly to a cardiologist 100 miles away, who advises immediate treatment steps. Which healthcare trend does this best represent?

a)

Geriatric care

b)

Telemedicine

c)

OBRA regulations

d)

Alternative health care

25.

A cancer patient receives chemotherapy but also uses acupuncture to help with nausea. This is an example of:

a)

Alternative health care

b)

Complementary health care

c)

Integrative health care

d)

Preventative services

26.

What is a key benefit of using telemedicine in rural communities?

a)

Limited access to specialists

b)

Higher health care costs

c)

Faster access to expert medical advice

d)

Increased travel time for patients

27.

Which of the following professionals is primarily responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases?

a)

Medical assistant

b)

Physical therapist

c)

Physician

d)

Pharmacist

28.

What is a major goal of preventative health care services?

a)

Detect and treat diseases early

b)

Eliminate all medical technology

c)

Increase hospital admissions

d)

Reduce the number of health care workers

29.

Which of the following is an example of preventative health care?

a)

Prescribing antibiotics for an infection

b)

Admitting patients to the hospital for observation

c)

Administering vaccines to children

d)

Performing surgery after a heart attack

30.

Who is known for developing antiseptic surgical techniques in the 19th century?

a)

Edward Jenner

b)

Clara Barton

c)

Joseph Lister

d)

Hippocrates

31.

What is the primary role of a pharmacist in health care?

a)

Diagnose diseases

b)

Prescribe physical therapy

c)

Dispense medications and counsel patients

d)

Perform dental procedures