10 Questions
Who is sometimes referred to as the Father of Anatomy?
Herophilus
What is the etymology of the word 'surgery'?
Chir = hand, Urgiae = work
What did Ancient Egyptian surgeons use to treat wounds and broken bones?
Clamps, sutures, and cauterization
What did Greek surgeons use to bathe wounds?
Wine
Which ancient figure was interested in anatomy and dissected animal bodies including apes?
Galen
What is the main difference between sterilization and disinfection?
Sterilization destroys all microorganisms, while disinfection destroys most pathogenic microorganisms on nonliving objects.
What is the purpose of antisepsis?
To destroy most pathogenic microorganisms on living objects
How does cleaning differ from disinfection?
Cleaning physically removes surface contaminants, while disinfection involves destroying most pathogenic microorganisms.
Which compounds are commonly used for disinfection?
Phenol or its derivatives, alcohols, halides, aldehydes
Why must equipment or supplies that come in contact with body tissues or blood be sterile?
To prevent the spread of infections and ensure patient safety
Study Notes
Key Figures in Medical History
- Galen is sometimes referred to as the Father of Anatomy.
Origins of Medical Terms
- The word "surgery" comes from the Greek words "cheir" meaning hand and "ourgos" meaning work.
Ancient Medical Practices
- Ancient Egyptian surgeons used honey and linen to treat wounds and broken bones.
- Greek surgeons used wine to bathe wounds.
Early Anatomical Studies
- Galen was interested in anatomy and dissected animal bodies, including apes.
Sterilization and Disinfection
- The main difference between sterilization and disinfection is that sterilization completely eliminates all microorganisms, while disinfection reduces their number.
- Antisepsis is a process that prevents the growth of microorganisms.
- Cleaning is the removal of dirt and debris, while disinfection is the destruction of microorganisms.
- Common disinfectants include phenol, bleach, and alcohol.
- Equipment and supplies that come into contact with body tissues or blood must be sterile to prevent the transmission of infections.
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