PHS Unit 1 review

Clara Barton was founder of the American Red Cross.

True

Researchers find evidence of arthritis in an ancient Egyptian mummy. Which conclusion is best supported by this evidence?

Ancient Egyptians experienced some diseases that still affect people today.

Who was the first female physician in the U.S.?

Elizabeth Blackwell

A person has nausea and wants to use one of the herbs described in the material. Which herb would be the most suitable choice?

Ginger

According to Hippocrates’ ideas about prevention, which daily routine would best help a person maintain health?

Practicing good hygiene, eating a healthy diet, and exercising

Where we got the mouthwash brand, Listerine, Joseph Lister was the first doctor to use antiseptics in surgery.

True

Was the first to discover x-rays.

William Roentgen

Hippocrates was called the Father of Microbiology.

False

A doctor wants to reduce the spread of germs during an operation. Which practice from the material would be most useful?

Using aseptic techniques to keep germs away from patients

A doctor wants to follow Hippocrates’ approach when treating a patient. Which plan best reflects this approach?

Observe the patient carefully, record notes, and recommend healthy habits

This person was known for discovering penicillin, our first known antibiotic.

Alexander Fleming

What did ancient healers use to create a circular opening in the skull (trepanation)?

A stone tool

A community wants to improve survival during childbirth and medical emergencies. Which contributions from the material would best support this goal?

Hand washing and modern nursing

Florence Nightingale is the Founder of Modern Nursing.

True

A healer believes a patient’s illness is related to an imbalance in the body’s vital energy. Which practice would best match this belief, and why?

Acupuncture, because it is believed to restore the flow of Qi through specific pathways

Who was the great Roman physician described in the learning material?

Galen

Which action would most directly help prevent disease by improving public health and hygiene?

Keeping ships from infected areas away from cities for several weeks

Discovered the polio vaccine.

Jonas Salk

During the Renaissance, what did medicine begin to move away from?

Religious control and toward observation, experiment, and anatomy

Which evidence best supports the idea that Renaissance medicine opened the door to modern medicine?

Doctors and students studied anatomy, observed patients, performed experiments, and shared discoveries through printed books.

Which ingredient was used by ancient Egyptians to treat heart conditions and boost stamina?

Garlic

Robert Koch was the Father of Microbiology.

True

A person wants to improve health by using herbal remedies, eating a healthy diet, and keeping the mind and spirit calm. Which Ayurvedic approach is this person following?

A holistic approach

What major change did Hippocrates encourage in the study of medicine?

Moving from superstition toward observation

Crick & Watson were credited with identifying the double helix in DNA.

True

Who was credited with the Germ Theory?

Louis Pasteur

Which ancient civilization built aqueducts to bring fresh water into cities?

The Romans

Which two diseases did Al-Razi help distinguish from each other?

Smallpox and measles

A doctor is choosing between two treatments for polio. One is an injection developed by Jonas Salk, and the other is an oral vaccine developed by Albert Sabin. Which statement best explains why both treatments were important?

Both provided immunity against polio, although they were given in different ways

Hippocrates was termed the Father of Medicine.

True