Medicine 1848–1875, Medicine 1875–1905, Medicine 1905–1920, Medicine 1920–1948, WW1 origins pre-1914 Flashcards
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What major medical advancement occurred between 1848 and 1875?
The introduction of anesthesia in surgery.
Who is known for the development of the germ theory of disease?
Louis Pasteur.
True or False: The use of antiseptics in surgery was widely accepted by the medical community by 1875.
False.
Fill in the blank: The discovery of ________ by Joseph Lister revolutionized surgical practices.
antisepsis.
What was one of the key public health reforms during the 19th century?
The establishment of sanitation systems and clean water supplies.
Who is credited with the first successful use of ether as an anesthetic?
Crawford Long.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant public health issue in the late 19th century? A) Cholera B) Diabetes C) Hypertension D) Asthma
A) Cholera.
What year did the first public demonstration of ether anesthesia take place?
1846.
True or False: The Pasteurization process was developed to improve food safety.
True.
What significant medical discovery was made by Robert Koch in the 1880s?
The identification of the tuberculosis bacillus.
Fill in the blank: The medical field saw a rise in ________ during the period 1875-1905 due to advancements in technology.
specialization.
What was a major factor in the medical advancements between 1905 and 1920?
The establishment of medical research institutions and laboratories.
Who discovered insulin in 1921?
Frederick Banting and Charles Best.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following diseases was significantly impacted by the development of vaccines in the early 20th century? A) Polio B) Measles C) Smallpox D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
True or False: The Flexner Report of 1910 led to major reforms in medical education in the United States.
True.
What major global event influenced medical advancements and practices between 1920 and 1948?
World War II.
Fill in the blank: The introduction of ________ during WWII changed the landscape of medicine by addressing infection control.
antibiotics.
What was the primary focus of medicine during the post-World War I era?
Rehabilitation and mental health care for veterans.
Multiple Choice: What was a significant health crisis that emerged during WWI? A) Influenza Pandemic B) Tuberculosis C) Malaria D) Typhoid
A) Influenza Pandemic.
Who was a key figure in the establishment of public health initiatives in the early 20th century?
Lillian Wald.
True or False: The origins of World War I can be traced back to complex alliances and militarism in Europe.
True.
What were the main causes of WWI as identified by historians?
Nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and the system of alliances.
Fill in the blank: The assassination of ________ was a catalyst for the outbreak of World War I.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What role did propaganda play during World War I?
It was used to influence public opinion and encourage enlistment.
