Author Question: Many of the medical and nursing terms today are taken from Greek terms. In ancient Greek times, who ... (Read 148 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Many of the medical and nursing terms today are taken from Greek terms. In ancient Greek times, who was the goddess of health?

a. Athena c. Hygeia
b. Medusa d. Perpetua

Question 2

The second stage of the inflammatory process is characterized by which of the following?

a. activation of the in-flammatory process c. swelling
b. erythema d. pus

Juro · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The ancient Greeks built temples to honor Hygeia, the goddess of health.

Answer to Question 2

B
Stage 1 is the activation of the inflammatory process. Stage 2 produces characteristic signs of redness and increased warmth. Stage 3 is when the infection is walled off and nonpitting edema or swelling occurs. Stage 4 is when purulent exudate or pus is produced.