name that tool
Anton van Leeuwenhoek’s invention is still used today as a
diagnostic tool
Founder of nursing
Florance Nightingale
Whose theories are still taught in psychology classes today?
Sigmund Freud
What event marked the beginning of the Dark Ages when the study of scientific-based medicine stopped?
fall of the Roman Empire
The leading cause of death in the 16th century was
infection
Which diagnostic instrument provided evidence that diseases are caused by microorganisms
miscorscope
She opened the door for women to pursue a career as a physician.
Elizabeth blackwell
Whose invention led to a tool that can improve a person’s near and far vision?
Benjamin Franklin
When did women begin to play a role in healthcare
19th century
8. Why was the invention of the printing press important to healthcare
B. People could share medical information more easily.
What allowed medical knowledge to be shared more freely during the Renaissance?
printing press/ newspaper
In what century did women begin taking an active role in providing healthcare?
19th century
What historical figure developed a vaccine to prevent a deadly disease?
Edward Jenner
The acceptance of human body dissection, and a renewed interest in the science of medicine, both occurred during the
Renaissance
In primitive times, insanity, epilepsy, and headaches were treated by drilling a hole in the skull. This procedure is called
trepanation
What device helps physicians listen to sounds inside the body?
stethoscope
What health career was formalized through the efforts of Florence Nightingale?
nursing
The theories and inventions of Joseph Lister and Louis Pasteur helped prevent what serious medical problem?
infections
What class period comes after 3rd ?
4th
During primitive times, what might a witch doctor have given a person to relieve pain or illness?
herbs an plants
What did the Romans develop, by using knowledge obtained from the ancient Greeks, to prevent disease?
Sanitation system
Who founded an international agency that provides emergency healthcare to victims of natural disasters?
clara Barton
Father of medicine
Hippocrates
What year was Mrs. Chavis born in ?
1993
In primitive times, what member of society treated illnesses by conducting ceremonies to drive out evil spirits?
witch doctor