Principles of Health Science: Final Exam
Review; Multiple Choice 2023
Ways to promote physical wellness include: - ANSWER-Avoiding alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, drugs, and
risky sexual behavior
Public health and sanitation systems were first developed by the - ANSWER-Ancient Romans
The Father of Medicine is - ANSWER-Hippocrates
A vaccination for smallpox was developed in 1796 by - ANSWER-Edward Jenner
Disinfectants and antiseptics were first used to prevent infection during surgery by - ANSWER-Joseph
Lister
The founder of the American Red Cross in 1881 was - ANSWER-Clara Barton
The professional education of nurses was started by - ANSWER-Florence Nightingale
The individual whose studies formed the basis for psychology and psychiatry is - ANSWER-Sigmund Freud
Penicillin was discovered in 1928 by - ANSWER-Sir Alexander Fleming
The first "test tube" bay was born in England in the - ANSWER-1970's
Birth control pills were first approved by the FDA in the - ANSWER-1960's
The first kidney transplant in humans was performed in the - ANSWER-1950's
, The CAM therapy based on the belief that illness and pain occur when Qi (life energy) is blocked as it
flows through meridians is - ANSWER-Acupressure
The main type of care provided by hospice is - ANSWER-Palliative care
Genetic counseling centers often deal with the genetic disease called - ANSWER-Downs syndrome
The specific amount of money a patient pays for a particular service regardless of the total cost of that a
service that is required by some health insurance plans is called a/an - ANSWER-co-payment
The Medicare coverage that assists with payment for pharmaceutical (medication) expenses is -
ANSWER-Type D
The Medicare coverage that assists with payment for hospital services and care is - ANSWER-Type A
A degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts for or
more years is a/an - ANSWER-Bachelor's degree
In order to renew licences or maintain certification, individuals must obtain additional hours of
education called - ANSWER-Continuing education units
A level of education for health occupations that usually requires at least three to four years of college
plus work experience is - ANSWER-Technologist or therapist
An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business is a/an - ANSWER-
Entrepreneur
A dental specialty that treats and prevents diseases of the gingiva or gums, bone, and structures
supporting the teeth is - ANSWER-periodontics
Review; Multiple Choice 2023
Ways to promote physical wellness include: - ANSWER-Avoiding alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, drugs, and
risky sexual behavior
Public health and sanitation systems were first developed by the - ANSWER-Ancient Romans
The Father of Medicine is - ANSWER-Hippocrates
A vaccination for smallpox was developed in 1796 by - ANSWER-Edward Jenner
Disinfectants and antiseptics were first used to prevent infection during surgery by - ANSWER-Joseph
Lister
The founder of the American Red Cross in 1881 was - ANSWER-Clara Barton
The professional education of nurses was started by - ANSWER-Florence Nightingale
The individual whose studies formed the basis for psychology and psychiatry is - ANSWER-Sigmund Freud
Penicillin was discovered in 1928 by - ANSWER-Sir Alexander Fleming
The first "test tube" bay was born in England in the - ANSWER-1970's
Birth control pills were first approved by the FDA in the - ANSWER-1960's
The first kidney transplant in humans was performed in the - ANSWER-1950's
, The CAM therapy based on the belief that illness and pain occur when Qi (life energy) is blocked as it
flows through meridians is - ANSWER-Acupressure
The main type of care provided by hospice is - ANSWER-Palliative care
Genetic counseling centers often deal with the genetic disease called - ANSWER-Downs syndrome
The specific amount of money a patient pays for a particular service regardless of the total cost of that a
service that is required by some health insurance plans is called a/an - ANSWER-co-payment
The Medicare coverage that assists with payment for pharmaceutical (medication) expenses is -
ANSWER-Type D
The Medicare coverage that assists with payment for hospital services and care is - ANSWER-Type A
A degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts for or
more years is a/an - ANSWER-Bachelor's degree
In order to renew licences or maintain certification, individuals must obtain additional hours of
education called - ANSWER-Continuing education units
A level of education for health occupations that usually requires at least three to four years of college
plus work experience is - ANSWER-Technologist or therapist
An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business is a/an - ANSWER-
Entrepreneur
A dental specialty that treats and prevents diseases of the gingiva or gums, bone, and structures
supporting the teeth is - ANSWER-periodontics
