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WorksheetsHistorical and Medical Knowledge Quiz
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins
Where is it thought the Black Plague Originated?
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What is the bacteria that caused the Black Plague?
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What is the name of the religious group that thought the plague was caused by sinful behavior and would whip themselves in public for atonement?
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What parasite spread the Black Plague?
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What locations were responsible for the relentless spread of the plague?
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Where did some royalty and rich people retreat to during the plague in hopes of survival?
What is the name of the glands (located in the groin, armpit and the neck) that would swell indicating infection?
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Painful, puss-filled, black sores called (a) would form at the peak of the plague infection.
When an infected person began to shake and twitch, this stage was considered the 'La Danse Macabre'. What does that translate to?
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What children's song may have been about the Black Plague?
Most people with the Black Plague died within how many days of infection?
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This word originated during the time of the plague and it encouraged people to stay away from one another to stop the spread of disease.
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What is the estimated total number of people that died in Europe due to the plague?
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Nei Jing is a medical textbook that discussed what technique?
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Yin-Yang symbolizes what?
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What therapy creates suction on the skin to treat ailments?
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Who were the ancient Chinese doctors that tasted hundreds of plants to discover their medicinal effects?
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What type of leaves were used to make the moxa sticks used in acupuncture?
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Ancient Chinese medicine considered this energy essential for physical and emotional health.
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Confucius was one of the ancient Chinese philosophers that invented the idea of Yin and Yang. Who was the other philosopher?
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What are the main tools used during the therapeutic theory of acupuncture?
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Moxibustion is a type of technique used to do what?
Flow, balance and breath are considered the key elements of what?
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What was required for a woman to become a doctor in Ancient Egypt?
What was the first step for women wanting to become doctors in Ancient Egypt?
In what Egyptian city did most female doctors receive their educations?
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Who was Merit Ptah?
The Romans' main contribution to medicine was what?
What facilities were built by the ancient Romans to promote cleanliness and public health?
These were built by the Ancient Romans to drain away public waste to help prevent the spread of disease and sickness.
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What Greek Physician was considered 'the father of modern medicine'?
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What is the name of the oath, invented by Hippocrates, that ancient Greek physicians took vowing the care of their patients? This oath is still taken today by modern physicians.
What does beneficence mean in healthcare?
What is the Code of Ethics in healthcare?
What does confidentiality mean in healthcare?
What does the Emergency Medical Treatment Act state?
What does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) state?
What is informed consent in healthcare?
What does liability mean in healthcare?
What is malpractice in healthcare?
What does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulate?
What is healthcare licensure?
What is healthcare certification?
What does competence mean in healthcare?
What are employability skills?
