Organ Donation Quiz

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    Which organ is most commonly donated?

    • Heart
    • Lung
    • Kidney
    • Liver
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One organ and tissue donor can save and transform the lives of ten or more people. Nine in ten families agree to donation when their loved one is a registered donor. Are you in Australia and are planning on becoming a donor? Take the simple test below and see how much you know about organ donation.

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  • 2. 

    True or False: There is a feature on Facebook where you can publish your organ donor status

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    This is in fact a feature on Facebook that allows you to share your organ donor status with your friends as a 'life event' under the health and wellness section.

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  • 3. 

    True or False: Globally, Australia has the greatest success rate for Organ transplants.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Australia does have the greatest rate of successful transplants in the world, however the number of actual transplants in remarkably low.

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  • 4. 

    How many lives can 1 organ donor save?

    • 10

    • 5

    • 3

    • 1

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    Just 1 organ donor can save the lives of up to 10 people, while also significantly improving the lives of dozens more!

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  • 5. 

    True or False: Smokers cannot become organ donors

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Everyone can become an organ donor! Your health habits do not influence this.

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  • 6. 

    How many people are on the organ transplant waiting list at any one time?

    • 200

    • 800

    • 1600

    • 400

    Correct Answer
    A. 1600
    Explanation
    On average, there are 1600 people on the waiting list for an organ transplant. The waiting time can be in excess of 4 years!

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  • 7. 

    How old do you have to be to register to become an organ donor?

    • 21

    • 18

    • 16

    • No age limit

    Correct Answer
    A. 18
    Explanation
    You do have to be 18 to register as an organ donor, although you can register your intent to become one at 16 and you can talk to your parents about your decision and they can authorise this should the time come.

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  • 8. 

    What percentage of Australians have not discussed their decision about organ donation with their family and friends?

    • 30%

    • 40%

    • 25%

    • 15%

    Correct Answer
    A. 40%
    Explanation
    A study by the Organ and Tissue Authority has discovered 40% of people have not told their loved ones of their decision about organ donation, and 44% of Australians haven't even made a decision!

    It is extremely important to discuss this with your family and friends so the right decision can be made if the time comes.

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  • 9. 

    How many different organs and tissue can you donate?

    • 25

    • 15

    • 10

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 25
    Explanation
    Up to 25 different organs and tissues can be donated, including the heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, pancreas, and small intestines, blood, blood vessels, bones, bone marrow, cartilage, connective tissues, eyes, heart valves, and skin!

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  • 10. 

    In NSW, which demographic has the lowest rate of organ donation

    • 18-24 Females

    • 75+ Females

    • 18-24 Males

    • 75+ Males

    Correct Answer
    A. 18-24 Males
    Explanation
    In fact, 18-24 males living in NSW have the lowest rate of organ donation in all Australia.

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  • 11. 

    Where does Australia rank globally in terms of organ donation rates?

    • 1st

    • 20th

    • 7th

    • 13th

    Correct Answer
    A. 20th
    Explanation
    Australia ranks 20th world wide for Organ donation rates, trailing countries such as Croatia, France and Sweden. Spain is the world leader.

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  • 12. 

    Which state in Australia has the greatest Organ Donation rate?

    • South Australia

    • NSW

    • Victoria

    • Northern Territory

    Correct Answer
    A. Northern Territory
    Explanation
    The Northern Territory has the greatest organ donation rate per million people, followed by SA while NSW has the lowest rate in Australia

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