Health 303 Quiz Chapter 1

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Identify the historical figure who deduced a relationship between scrotal cancer and chimney sweeping

A Paracelsus B. Socrates C. Pott D. Hippocrates E. Pliny of Elder Ans: C Pott (think pot calling the kettle black. Black = cancer)

Who was among the first to advocate for the principle of substitution ?

A. Hamilton B. none of these are correct C. Galen D. Thackrah E. Agricola Ans: D Thackrah

Glanders refers to

A. a zoonotic disease that occurred among horsemen in Europe B. eczema caused by contact with components of baked goods C. none of these is correct D. damage to the right knee caused by driving a motor vehicle E. a disease caused by decompression Ans: A a zoonotic disease that occurred among horsemen in Europe

The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 was the result of all of the following concerning workers except

A. concerns about exposure to toxic fuels B. anger about reduced work hours C. resentment about substantial wage cuts D. disgruntlement regarding working conditions Ans: A. concerns about exposure to toxic fuels

Unusual occupational diseases of the past included

A. painters' colic B. Hatters' shakes C. potters' rot D. glanders E. all of these are correct All of these

Socrates wrote about the role of environmental and climatic factors in human health

False it was Hipocrates

The founder of toxicology was

Hamilton B. Ramazzini C. Pott D. Paracelsus E. Pliny the Elder Ans: D Paracelsus

The person regarded as the mother of occupational medicine was:

Ramazzini B. Paracelsus C. Pliny the Elder D. Hamilton E. Pott Ans: D Hamilton

The iceberg concept gives credence to the unrecognized nature of most occupational illness and injuries

True

The word safety refers to freedom from occurrence or risk of injury, danger, or loss.

True


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