Chapter 2 Quiz: Medical Science And History

Who is considered the founder of modern nursing? a. Florence Nightingale b. Annie Norton Battelle c. Dorothy Hodgkin d. Rachel Carson

a. Florence Nightingale

Which person made a significant contribution to medicine in the second century AD (year 101 to 200) a. Epicurus b. Galen c. Anton Van Leeuwenhoek d. Zacharias Jassen

b. Galen

What institution facilities care for the terminally ill? a. skilled nursing facility (SNF) b. Intermediate Care Facility c. Urgent Care d. Hospice

d. Hospice

A ______ consists of three or more physicians who share the same facility and practice medicine together. a. professional corporation b. solo practice c. sole proprietorship d. group practice

d. group practice

Which Greek philosopher is considered the founder of Western Medicine? a. Zeno b. Plato c. Aristotle d. Hippocrates

d. Hippocrates

What is the likely specialty of a doctor who treats illnesses of infants and children? a. Pediatrics b. Bariatrics c. Geriatrics d. Obstetrics

a. Pediatrics

An Endocrinologist treats health issues associated with… a. blood b. hormones c. bones d. joints

b. hormones

What is the Hippocratic Oath? a. an ethical guide for physicians b. a pledge not to give up on a patient c. the guidelines for prescribing pharmaceutical drugs d. a promise to treat as many patients as possible

a. an ethical guide for physicians

what entity grants the license to practice medicine in each state? a. Center for Disease and Control b. Board of Medicinal Examiners c. Board of Healthcare Trustees

b. Board of Medical Examiners

What is not a requirement to be an RMA (REGISTERED Medical Assistant) a. graduation of a certified medical assistant program b. on the job training or military training c. 18 years or older d. good communication skills

b. on the job training or military training

What is a DO? a. Doctor of Optometry b. Doctor of Organic Medicine c. Doctor of Otorhinolaryngology d. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

d. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

An eye doctor is also called… a. dermatologist b. oncologist c. ophthalmologist d. Otorhinolaryngologist

c. ophthalmologist

A doctor who treats health issues related to the skin is a/an… a. ophthalmologist b. dermatologist c. oncologist d. gynecologist

b. dermatologist

The symbol of medicine that depicts a healing staff with two snakes is called the… a. the Caduceus b. the Rod of Asclepius c. the Staff of Theseus d. The Healing Staff

a. The Caduceus

what is the likely specialty of a doctor who would treat a pregnant patient? a. Obstetrics b. Pediatrics c. Bariatrics d. Geriatrics

a. Obstetrics

what is the likely specialty of a doctor who treats the elderly? a. Obstetrics b. Pediatrics c. Bariatrics d. Geriatrics

d. Geriatrics

Who was the first female physician in the United States? a. Rosalind Franklin b. Elizabeth Blackwell c. Marie Curie d. Kim Kardashian

b. Elizabeth Blackwell

what is the minimum level of certification for ambulance personnel? a. Phlebotomist b. Registered Nurse c. EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) d. Paramedic

c. EMT (Emergency Medical Technician

Which type of nurse has the LARGEST scope of practice? a. Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree b. Registered Nurse with an Associate’s Degree c. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) d. Nurse Practitioner

d. Nurse Practitioner

Who established the American Red Cross? a. Clara Barton b. Florence Nightingale c. Abraham Lincoln d. Jefferson Davis

a. Clara Barton

What agency grants the medical assisting credentials such as the CCMA and the CMAA? a. NHA b. FDA c. CDC d. OSHA

a. NHA

Who is the first physician to stress the importance of anatomy and physiology? a. Galen b. Galileo c. Socrates d. Aristotle

a. Galen

What are the requirements to practice medicine in the United States? a. 4 years college degree and 2 year Master’s degree b. 4 year college degree and period of residency c. 4 year college degree d. 4 year college degree, 4 years medical school, and period of residency

d. 4 years college degree, 4 year medical school, and period of residency

what is the treatment of diseases and disabilities of the joints, bones, and nerves through therapeutic exercises, massage, and heat and cold therapy?a. Traditional Chinese Medicine b. Occupational Therapy c. Holistic Medicine d. Physical Therapy

d. Physical Therapy

The science of cancer and treating patients with cancer is called… a. oncology b. gynecology c. dermatology d. radiology

a. oncology