TFN W1-W4 Flashcards
What is the definition of theory?
A set of propositions, suppositions, or constructs that explain, describe, and predict a reality.
Theory serves as an abstraction of reality.
What characterizes the Period of Intuitive Nursing?
Nursing was untaught and instinctive, performed out of compassion and desire to help others.
This period spans from prehistoric times to the early Christian era.
What role did women play in prehistoric nursing?
Women cared for children, the sick, and the aged.
They were believed to have a natural role in nursing.
What did prehistoric people believe caused illness?
The invasion of evil spirits.
This belief led to practices involving black magic or voodoo.
What was the role of shamans or witch doctors in prehistoric medicine?
They were believed to have the power to heal using white magic.
Shamans were seen as medical authorities.
What is trephining?
Drilling a hole in the skull to drive out evil spirits.
This was performed without anesthesia as a last resort.
Who is known as the father of medicine?
Hippocrates.
He made significant contributions to medical practice and theory.
What medical practices were noted in Mesopotamia?
Morphine for teething, starvation for aneurysms, hydroelectric baths for migraines.
These practices indicate early medical interventions.
What did the Code of Hammurabi cover?
Laws that covered every facet of Babylonian life, including medical practice.
It recommended specific doctors for each disease.
What was the role of Asipu in Babylonian medicine?
Medical authority and exorcist-healer.
They were responsible for healing practices.
What is significant about the Egyptians in terms of health?
They are considered ‘The Healthiest of all men’ and had a public health system.
Their practices included the art of embalming and keen observations of diseases.
What is the Edwin Smith Papyrus?
An ancient textbook on surgery detailing examination, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of ailments.
It is almost devoid of magical thinking.
What does the Kahun Gynaecological Papyrus address?
Women’s complaints, including problems with conception.
It provides early insights into women’s health issues.
Who is recognized as the earliest known physician in ancient Egypt?
The ‘Chief of Dentists and Physicians’ for King Djoser.
This title dates back to the 27th century BCE.
Who was Peseshet?
The earliest known woman physician.
Her contributions indicate the presence of female practitioners in ancient medicine.
What role did Moses play in sanitation?
Recognized as the ‘Father of Sanitation’ for his writings in the Old Testament.
He emphasized hospitality and acts of charity.
What laws are outlined in Leviticus?
Laws of control on communicable diseases and cleanliness, and food preparation.
These laws were crucial for public health in ancient Israel.
What ritual is mentioned in relation to Moses?
The ritual of circumcision of male children on the 8th day after birth.
This ritual was part of the laws governing health practices.
