Health Inventions 1
Which invention helped protect people from diseases by preventing them before they got sick?
A. Bandages
B. Vaccines
C. Crutches
Vaccines ✅
What does a thermometer measure?
A. Heart rate
B. Blood sugar
C. Body temperature
Body temperature ✅
Which invention helps people who have trouble hearing?
A. Wheelchair
B. Hearing aid
C. Thermometer
Hearing aid ✅
Which invention helps people who have trouble seeing?
A. Glasses
B. Thermometer
C. Walker
Glasses ✅
Which invention helps protect people from diseases by cleaning drinking water?
A. Water filter
B. Umbrella
C. Fan
Water filter ✅
What is the main job of an X-ray machine?
A. Measure temperature
B. Help people hear better
C. Take pictures of bones inside the body
Take pictures of bones inside the body ✅
Which invention allows doctors to see detailed pictures of organs and tissues inside the body?
A. Flashlight
B. MRI machine
C. Toothbrush
. MRI machine ✅
Which invention helps people move if they cannot walk?
A. Stethoscope
B. Wheelchair
C. X-ray
Wheelchair ✅
What is the purpose of a pacemaker?
A. To help keep the heart beating regularly.
B. To help people breathe.
C. To check blood pressure.
To help keep the heart beating regularly. ✅
Name one person who works in a hospital.
Doctor, nurse, surgeon, therapist
Which invention helps doctors listen to a person's heartbeat and breathing?
A. Stethoscope
B. Wheelchair
C. Toothbrush
Stethoscope ✅
Why are vaccines considered one of the greatest health inventions?
A. They make people stronger overnight.
B. They help prevent many diseases before people get sick.
C. They replace healthy food.
They help prevent many diseases before people get sick. ✅
Which invention is used to protect doctors and nurses from germs while treating patients?
A. Raincoat
B. Medical gloves
C. Sunglasses
Medical gloves ✅
Which invention helps clean hands and reduce the spread of germs?
A. Soap
B. Paint
C. Glue
Soap ✅
True or False: Washing your hands helps stop germs.
True
Why was the invention of antibiotics, such as penicillin, important?
A. They help people grow taller.
B. They fight bacterial infections.
C. They replace broken bones.
They fight bacterial infections. ✅
Which invention helps people breathe when they have trouble getting enough oxygen?
A. Oxygen tank
B. Stethoscope
C. Scale
Oxygen tank ✅
What is the purpose of a face mask in a hospital?
A. To keep the face warm.
B. To help stop the spread of germs.
C. To help people hear better.
To help stop the spread of germs. ✅
Which invention helps doctors see tiny germs and cells?
A. Binoculars
B. Telescope
C. Microscope
Microscope ✅
Name one healthy habit besides exercising.
Eat healthy, sleep enough, brush teeth, drink water
Which invention helps people with diabetes check their blood sugar?
A. Thermometer
B. Blood glucose meter
C. Blood pressure cuff
Blood glucose meter ✅
. Which statement is TRUE about health inventions in America?
A. They have helped doctors save millions of lives.
B. They are only used in hospitals.
C. They are no longer important today
They have helped doctors save millions of lives. ✅
What is the purpose of a face mask in a hospital?
A. To keep the face warm.
B. To help stop the spread of germs.
C. To help people hear better.
To help stop the spread of germs. ✅
What does a blood pressure monitor measure?
A. Body temperature
B. Heart rhythm
C. The force of blood moving through the body
The force of blood moving through the body ✅
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