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Which of the following was NOT a common surgical tool used by Roman surgeons on the battlefield?
Which of the following was NOT a common surgical tool used by Roman surgeons on the battlefield?
- Forceps
- Scalpels
- Bone saws (correct)
- Catheters
What did the Romans use to sterilize their surgical equipment before use?
What did the Romans use to sterilize their surgical equipment before use?
- Herbal solutions
- Vinegar
- Boiling water (correct)
- Alcohol
What did the Romans use to relieve pain during surgical procedures?
What did the Romans use to relieve pain during surgical procedures?
- Anesthetics
- Opioids (correct)
- Alcohol
- None of the above
What was Galen's primary understanding of how disease developed?
What was Galen's primary understanding of how disease developed?
What was the primary role of the church during the Dark Ages in relation to medicine?
What was the primary role of the church during the Dark Ages in relation to medicine?
What was a key limitation of Galen's anatomical research?
What was a key limitation of Galen's anatomical research?
Who is credited with the discovery of nitrous oxide gas, which later played a role in anesthesia for surgical procedures?
Who is credited with the discovery of nitrous oxide gas, which later played a role in anesthesia for surgical procedures?
Which individual used sulfuric ether as an anesthetic during surgery in 1842, but failed to publicize its use?
Which individual used sulfuric ether as an anesthetic during surgery in 1842, but failed to publicize its use?
Which scientist laid the foundation for modern genetics with their experiments on the heredity of plants?
Which scientist laid the foundation for modern genetics with their experiments on the heredity of plants?
Which individual is credited with the discovery of X-rays, forever changing the course of diagnosis of disease and injury?
Which individual is credited with the discovery of X-rays, forever changing the course of diagnosis of disease and injury?
Who formulated the germ theory of disease and explained the effectiveness of asepsis and antisepsis?
Who formulated the germ theory of disease and explained the effectiveness of asepsis and antisepsis?
Which individual is considered the first American psychiatrist, contributing to the respect gained by the field of psychiatry?
Which individual is considered the first American psychiatrist, contributing to the respect gained by the field of psychiatry?
What does arthroscopic surgery primarily involve?
What does arthroscopic surgery primarily involve?
How does lithotripsy aid in stone removal from the urinary system?
How does lithotripsy aid in stone removal from the urinary system?
What is a common use of lasers in medical procedures?
What is a common use of lasers in medical procedures?
Why are artificial hips and knees inserted into the body?
Why are artificial hips and knees inserted into the body?
How has the accumulation of knowledge progressed in medicine according to the text?
How has the accumulation of knowledge progressed in medicine according to the text?
In the context of medicine, what does the term 'plastic surgery' refer to?
In the context of medicine, what does the term 'plastic surgery' refer to?
