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H.S 1 Final Exam Flashcards

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Trachycardia

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fast or rapid heartbeat

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Bradycardia

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slow heartbeat

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Cardiology

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study of the heart, cardiovascular system, and blood vessels

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Cardiologist

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physicians who study the heart

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Nephrology

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study of the kidneys

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Nephritis

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inflammation of the kidneys

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Hepatitis

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inflammation of the liver

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Leukocyte

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White Blood Cells

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Splenectomy

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Appendectomy

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Dysuria

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Myalgia

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Arthralgia

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Gastritis

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Pericarditis

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endocarditis

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rhinoplasty

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colostomy

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craniotomy

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pharyngitis

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WHO

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World Health Organization

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OSHA

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Occupational Health and Safety Administration

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MSDS

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Material Safety Data Sheets

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Assault

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Threatening someone

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Battery

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Physically beating someone

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DNR

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Do Not Resuscitate

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PPO

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Prefered Provider Organization, high monthly premiums for health insurance.

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HMO

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Health Maintenance Organization, lower monthly premiums

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PPE

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Personal Protective Equipment

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LTCF

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Long Term Care Facilities

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Order of Donning + Removing Gloves

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32
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Fire Extinguishers (A,B,C, ABC)

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33
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NIH

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National Institute of Health

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34
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OBRA

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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

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35
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80/20 co-insurance

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36
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Abuse (physical, verbal, etc. / all types)

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Treating someone with violence, and repeated multiple times upon multiple instances.

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analgesic does/is

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pain relief

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38
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antipyretic does/is

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fever reducer

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39
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anti-inflammatory does/is

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reduce inflammation

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40
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anticoagulant does/is

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blood thinner

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41
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antibiotics does/is

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kills bacteria

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antihistamine does/is

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helps with allergies

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antacids does/is

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relieves heartburn

44
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Sphygmomanometer

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Instrument used for measuring blood pressure, rubber cuff that is wrapped around the upper arm.

45
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Stethoscope

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instrument used to listen to the sounds made in the lungs, and the heart.

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Thermometer

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Instrument that measures temperature in C or F

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Scale

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Weigh objects in lbs. or grams, ounces, or milligrams

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Snellen Chart

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Chart that determines the strength of sight, seen 20 ft away and determines far-sighted or near-sighted.

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What is a SOAP note?

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SOAP—or subjective, objective, assessment and plan—notes allow clinicians to document continuing patient encounters in a structured way.

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What are vital signs?

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clinical measurements, specifically pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure, that indicate the state of a patient’s essential body functions.

51
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Subjective

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Subjective means making assumptions, making interpretations based on personal opinions without any verifiable facts.

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Objective

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Objective means making an unbiased, balanced observation based on facts which can be verified.

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Ergonomics

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an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.

54
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2 years degree

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associates degree

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4 year degree

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bachelors degree

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bachelors + 2 year degree

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Masters degree

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bachelors + masters + 2 year degree

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Doctorates/ pHD degree

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Co-pay

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Supplemental Insurance for elderly that covers the difference in coverage. Walk-in the door fee

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Deductibles

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The bills that add up after getting treatments. Insurance covers the bills 100% after you hit your max for the year (ex. $3,000).

60
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Geriatric Care

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61
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3 Characteristics of an Effective Team

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Mutual Respect, Healthy Interpersonal Relationships, Open Communication

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Mutual Respect (Characteristics of an Effective Team)

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Mutual Respect: Respect must be given to various opinions, and hurtful criticism is never appropiate.

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Healthy Interpersonal Relationships (Characteristics of an Effective Team)

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Healthy Interpersonal Relationships: Team members must make every effort to be cooperative, supportive, honest, and responsible.

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Open Communication (Characteristics of an Effective Team)

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Open Communication: Important for team members to express their opinions, using suitable verbal and non-verbal communication.

65
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10 Attributes of an Effective Leader

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  • Respects others
  • Communicates Successfully
  • Keeps an open mind
  • Adapts to change
  • Demonstrates Integrity
  • Works well with a group
  • Maintains high standards
  • Conducts productive meetings
  • Practices patience
  • Handles conflict appropriately
66
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Why is an effective healthcare team so important?

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All members of the healthcare team work as a cohesive unit to provide the best possible heath care for the patient.

67
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5 elements of wellness

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Physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual.

68
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What are some practices that promote wellness?

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Weight control facilities, health food stores, nutrition services, stress reduction counseling, habit cessation management.

69
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What are some Standard Precautions for preventing the spread of infection?

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Hand hygiene.
Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, masks, eyewear).
Respiratory hygiene / cough etiquette.
Sharps safety (engineering and work practice controls).
Safe injection practices (i.e., aseptic technique for parenteral medications).
Sterile instruments and devices.

70
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What is a certificate?

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A document serving as evidence or as written testimony, as of status, qualifications, privileges, or the truth of something. a document attesting to the fact that a person has completed an educational course.

71
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What is a license?

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A permission granted by competent authority to engage in a business or occupation or in an activity otherwise unlawful. a hunting license. : a document, plate, or tag evidencing a license granted.

72
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How long should someone wash their hands?

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Atleast 20 seconds, and this can increase to 4 minutes.

73
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Insurance coverage for the elderly

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Medicare

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Insurance covering those in financial need

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Medicaid

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Medigap

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Plan that allows care at the lowest possible cost

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Telemedicine

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Allows medical care for those in rural areas

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Tricare

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Insurance for military personnel

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Health Maintenance Organization

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It’s an HMO, and is a plan that allows care at the lowest possible cost

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Medicare

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Insurance coverage for elderly

80
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Medicaid

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Insurance covering those in financial need

81
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Leukocyte

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white blood cell

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splenectomy

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surgical removal of spleen

83
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appendectomy

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surgical removal of appendix

84
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dysuria

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difficult, or painful urination

85
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myalgia

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muscle pain

86
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arthralgia

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artery pain

87
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gastritis

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inflammation of the stomach

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pericarditis

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inflammation around the heart

89
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endocarditis

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inflammation within the heart

90
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rhinoplasty

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surgical correction of the nose

91
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colostomy

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surgical correction of bowel, large intestine, and colon

92
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craniotomy

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surgical correction of the skull

93
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pharyngitis

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inflammation of throat/ pharynx

94
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Hippocrates invented/discovered…?

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He stressed importance of note taking, and observational skills. Disease was of natural consequences not supernatural, and proper diet/ cleanliness helps avoid illness.

95
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Hippocrates was the father of…?

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medicine

96
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Physicians still take the ________ Oath, an oath of ethics named after the father of medicine.

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Hippocratic oath

97
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Barton founded the…?

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American Red Cross

98
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Salk founded/developed…?

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Developed the polio vaccine

99
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Lister founded/developed…?

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Found a way to prevent in wounds during, and after surgery. He applied the Germ Theory to surgery, and Lister’s Antisepsis System is the basis of modern infection control.

100
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Jenner founded/developed…?

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Created the small pox vaccine (also the worlds first vaccine), the Father of Vaccinology, also made the vaccines for cowpox.

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