Test Your Medical Knowledge
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What is often prevented by following recommended guidelines for introducing new foods to babies?
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Food Allergies
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Tooth Decay
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ADHD
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Speech Delays
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Here are some pretty easy quiz on basic medical terminology.
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What percent of online Americans use the Internet to look up health-related and medical information?
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30%
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50%
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16&
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80%
Correct Answer
A. 80% -
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What animals are used in cardiology research because their cardiac system is so like that of a human?
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Gorillas
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Pigs
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Cows
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Goats
Correct Answer
A. Pigs -
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What was required in all cars made after April 1, 1989, per Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards?
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Rear Seat Seatbelts
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Three-Point Safety Harnesses
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A Driver-Side Airbag
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Power Windows
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A. A Driver-Side Airbag -
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How many chemicals is the body exposed to with each inhalation from a lit cigarette?
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1380
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2500
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6
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120
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A. 2500 -
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According to a 2009 study, what U.S. state has lowest percentage of obese adults?
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California
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Kentucky
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Colorado
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Florida
Correct Answer
A. Colorado -
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What percent of ER visits to all U.S. hospitals are shouldered by urban hospitals?
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59%
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44%
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16%
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80%
Correct Answer
A. 80% -
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What percent of adult Americans do regular stretching exercises?
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25 Percent
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77 Percent
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10 Percent
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57 Percent
Correct Answer
A. 25 Percent -
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What FDA vehicle allows consumers to report adverse reactions to prescriptions drugs?
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Federal Trade Commission
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A Toll-Free Hotline
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MedWatch
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Pharmacies
Correct Answer
A. MedWatch -
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According to the American Medical Association, approximately how many physicians are there in the U.S?
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8,410,000
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2,677,800
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8500
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700,000
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A. 700,000 -
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AS of 2009, how much healthcare spending each year in the U.S is for the treatment of problems related to obesity?
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$65.6 Million
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$90 Billion
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$2 Billion
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$122 Million
Correct Answer
A. $90 Billion -
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According to the AMA, what percent of medical applicants are female each year?
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50%
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22%
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30%
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71%
Correct Answer
A. 50% -
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What must you monitor on a low sodium diet?
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Intake Of Salt And Baking Soda
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Intake of Salt and Fat
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Intake of Salt and Alcohol
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Intake of Salt and Carbs
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A. Intake Of Salt And Baking Soda -
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What percent of U.S. children have been fully vaccinated, per the World Health Organization?
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55%
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80%
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99%
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100%
Correct Answer
A. 99% -
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In a 2009 Gallup poll, who do most Americans say should be responsible for providing health insurance?
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Federal Government
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State Government
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Themselves
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Employer
Correct Answer
A. Themselves -
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