Health Careers Chapter 2 Review

Which statement most accurately describes the result of the increased specialization of med.

First doctor to use an antiseptic during surgery

Invented Bifocals

The invention of microscopes alled doctors to look at germs for the first time

Developed a process to eliminate bacteria from milk

Hippocrates was the most famous Greek physician of ancient times

The Renaissance was marked as a revival of learning and science

Continuing Care Community

Invented the stethoscope

Care for seriously ill patients who do not need constant nursing care orhigh level of spec. eq.

During the Medieval times, the church wanted doctors to perform as many surgeries as possible

Which of the following are some of the hopes for the new millennium?

Developed the first school of nursing

Intensive care unit

During ancient times, the average life span was 80-95 years

First doctor to use an anesthetic

Therapies to regain physical and mental function

One of the most difficult challenges faced by hospitals today is the need to:

Hospice care is provided to:

Determined how blood circulates

Developed an exercise program for the obese

Established the American Red Cross

Dental Offices

Housing, meals and help with personal care

Developed sign language

Discovered Penicillin

Isolated the tuberculosis Bacterium

"Father of Medicine"

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Ambulatory services

Reasons for increasing costs of health care include:

Discovered X-rays

The increase in older citizens is causing increase in the need for all of the following EXCEPT

24 hour nursing services for patients who need long-term care

Invented psychotherapy