Patricia Bath — Questions and answers

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What was the name of the revolutionary device Dr. Patricia Bath secured a patent for in 1988?

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  1. The Laserphaco Probe ✓
  2. The Ocular Health Extender
  3. The Vision Transformer
  4. The Blindness Eliminator

Answer: The Laserphaco Probe

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What made Dr. Bath determined to find a better solution for cataracts?

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  1. She wanted to be the first woman to invent something.
  2. She saw many people, especially in underserved communities, suffering from blindness. ✓
  3. She loved to travel to remote areas.
  4. She was tired of the old, less exciting methods.

Answer: She saw many people, especially in underserved communities, suffering from blindness.

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What was the main new idea in Dr. Bath's Laserphaco Probe for removing cataracts?

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  1. Using mechanical brute force.
  2. Making a very large incision.
  3. Utilizing a laser to vaporize cataracts. ✓
  4. Only working on specific types of eyes.

Answer: Utilizing a laser to vaporize cataracts.

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What two main actions did the Laserphaco Probe use to remove cataracts?

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  1. Cutting and stitching
  2. Photoablation and aspiration ✓
  3. Heating and cooling
  4. Pushing and pulling

Answer: Photoablation and aspiration

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Besides the Laserphaco Probe, what other method using laser technology did Dr. Bath develop?

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  1. A method to change eye color permanently.
  2. A method to help people see in the dark.
  3. A method to remove a secondary membrane that forms behind the lens implant. ✓
  4. A method to create a new type of eyeglasses.

Answer: A method to remove a secondary membrane that forms behind the lens implant.

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What organization did Dr. Bath co-found in 1978 to help prevent blindness?

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  1. The Global Eye Research Center
  2. The American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness ✓
  3. The World Vision Association
  4. The International Laser Eye Clinic

Answer: The American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness

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How many patents related to cataract treatment and surgical instruments did Dr. Bath hold?

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  1. One
  2. Two
  3. Five ✓
  4. Ten

Answer: Five

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What was a significant accomplishment for Patricia Bath as an African American woman physician?

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  1. She was the first to discover a new type of medicine.
  2. She was the first to travel into space.
  3. She was the first to receive a medical patent. ✓
  4. She was the first to open a children's hospital.

Answer: She was the first to receive a medical patent.

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