Test Your Medical Knowledge
Here are some pretty easy quiz on basic medical terminology.
- 1.
What is often prevented by following recommended guidelines for introducing new foods to babies?
- A.
Food Allergies
- B.
Tooth Decay
- C.
ADHD
- D.
Speech Delays
Correct Answer
A. Food Allergies -
- 2.
What percent of ER visits to all U.S. hospitals are shouldered by urban hospitals?
- A.
59%
- B.
44%
- C.
16%
- D.
80%
Correct Answer
D. 80% -
- 3.
What animals are used in cardiology research because their cardiac system is so like that of a human?
- A.
Gorillas
- B.
Pigs
- C.
Cows
- D.
Goats
Correct Answer
B. Pigs -
- 4.
What percent of adult Americans do regular stretching exercises?
- A.
25 Percent
- B.
77 Percent
- C.
10 Percent
- D.
57 Percent
Correct Answer
A. 25 Percent -
- 5.
According to a 2009 study, what U.S. state has lowest percentage of obese adults?
- A.
California
- B.
Kentucky
- C.
Colorado
- D.
Florida
Correct Answer
C. Colorado -
- 6.
According to the AMA, what percent of medical applicants are female each year?
- A.
50%
- B.
22%
- C.
30%
- D.
71%
Correct Answer
A. 50% -
- 7.
What FDA vehicle allows consumers to report adverse reactions to prescriptions drugs?
- A.
Federal Trade Commission
- B.
A Toll-Free Hotline
- C.
MedWatch
- D.
Pharmacies
Correct Answer
C. MedWatch -
- 8.
What must you monitor on a low sodium diet?
- A.
Intake Of Salt And Baking Soda
- B.
Intake of Salt and Fat
- C.
Intake of Salt and Alcohol
- D.
Intake of Salt and Carbs
Correct Answer
A. Intake Of Salt And Baking Soda -
- 9.
How many chemicals is the body exposed to with each inhalation from a lit cigarette?
- A.
1380
- B.
2500
- C.
6
- D.
120
Correct Answer
B. 2500 -
- 10.
What percent of U.S. children have been fully vaccinated, per the World Health Organization?
- A.
55%
- B.
80%
- C.
99%
- D.
100%
Correct Answer
C. 99% -
- 11.
According to the American Medical Association, approximately how many physicians are there in the U.S?
- A.
8,410,000
- B.
2,677,800
- C.
8500
- D.
700,000
Correct Answer
D. 700,000 -
- 12.
In a 2009 Gallup poll, who do most Americans say should be responsible for providing health insurance?
- A.
Federal Government
- B.
State Government
- C.
Themselves
- D.
Employer
Correct Answer
C. Themselves -
- 13.
AS of 2009, how much healthcare spending each year in the U.S is for the treatment of problems related to obesity?
- A.
$65.6 Million
- B.
$90 Billion
- C.
$2 Billion
- D.
$122 Million
Correct Answer
B. $90 Billion -
- 14.
What percent of online Americans use the Internet to look up health-related and medical information?
- A.
30%
- B.
50%
- C.
16&
- D.
80%
Correct Answer
D. 80% -
- 15.
What was required in all cars made after April 1, 1989, per Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards?
- A.
Rear Seat Seatbelts
- B.
Three-Point Safety Harnesses
- C.
A Driver-Side Airbag
- D.
Power Windows
Correct Answer
C. A Driver-Side Airbag -
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