Black History
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100

True or False: The Emancipation Proclamation gave African Americans the right to vote.

What is false?

100

Which professional can prescribe medication, a psychologist or a psychiatrist?

What is a psychiatrist?

100

Application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes.

What is biomedical engineering?

100

What is the most common flower on Valentine's Day?

What is roses?

100

A patient complains of shortness of breath and fatigue. Doctors suspect a heart condition. Which initial step best applies medical diagnostics?

A) Prescribe antibiotics immediately
B) Order an electrocardiogram (ECG)
C) Schedule surgery
D) Recommend a strict diet

What is B) Order an electrocardiogram (ECG)?

200

Who is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America in the Guinness Book of World Records?

Who is Madame CJ Walker?

200

What does BSN, RN, and NP stand for?

What is Bachelor of Science in Nursing?

What is Registered Nurse?

What is Nurse Practitioner?

200

Famous American Cornell-trained mechanical engineer on PBS. 

Hint: BNTSG

Who is Bill Nye the Science Guy?

200

What is the most common gift exchanged on Valentine's Day?

What is chocolate/candy?

200

A team wants to design a water filtration system for a community. Which is the most effective first step in applying engineering principles?

A) Conduct research on contaminants in the water
B) Build the system without testing
C) Paint the system for aesthetic appeal
D) Ask people to boil water manually

What is A) Conduct research on contaminants in the water?

300
In 1955, the woman in Montgomery was arrested after refusing to surrender her bus seat, later becoming a plaintiff in Browder v. Gayle?

Who is Claudette Colvin?

300

This molecule carries genetic instructions in living organisms and is shaped like a double helix.

What is DNA?

300

What does BEMA stand for?

What is Black Engineering & Medical Association?

300

What are the four flavors of soda Glen Burnie High School is distributing for Valentine's Day today?

What is orange crush? 

What is grape Crush?

What is strawberry crush?

What is Dr.Pepper? 


300

A patient requires a new heart valve. Engineers and doctors want a solution that minimizes rejection and lasts long-term. Which biomedical engineering application is most appropriate?

A) Use a generic mechanical valve
B) Develop a patient-specific biocompatible valve
C) Use medication only
D) Perform open-heart massage

What is B) Develop a patient-specific biocompatible valve?

400

The African American host who started her own media TV channel called OWN.

Who is Oprah Winfrey?

400

What part of the brain controls balance, movement, and coordination?

What is the cerebellum?

400

This law states that for every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction force.

What is Newton's Third Law?

400

What does XOXO mean?

What is hugs and kisses?

400

A patient needs a custom implant for a damaged bone. Which cutting-edge solution allows engineers and doctors to create a patient-specific replacement?

A) 3D printing of the implant
B) Generic off-the-shelf implant
C) Manual sculpting by hand
D) Telemedicine consultation

What is A) 3D printing of the implant?

500

This amendment to the U.S. constitution granted African American men the right to vote in 1870.

What is the fifteenth amendment to the United States constitution?

500

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, developed with help from Kizzmekia Corbett, uses this type of genetic molecule to instruct cells to make a viral protein.

A) DNA
B) mRNA
C) Ribosomes
D) Antibodies

What is mRNA?

500

Most American homes receive power derived from how many AC phases?

What is 3 phases?

500

What are the names of Shakespeare's most famous romantic couple?

Who is Romeo and Juliet?

500

A hospital is designing an automated system to deliver medication to patients safely. Which factor is the most critical application of engineering principles?

A) Ensuring accurate dosage and timing for each patient
B) Integrating with hospital software and electronic health records
C) Designing user-friendly interfaces for nurses and staff
D) Selecting durable, sterilizable materials for the delivery device

What is A) Ensuring accurate dosage and timing for each patient?

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