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100

A sprain happens when you stretch or tear one of these tissues that connect bones together

What is a ligament?

100

Exploding Head Syndrome.

Real. People hear loud noises as they fall asleep.



100

True or false. Using interpreters improves patient outcomes.

True
100

Before saving the universe, this Marvel hero was a neurosurgeon.

Who is Doctor Strange?



100

True or false. You can sneeze with your eyes open.

True. It is rare but possible.

200

A bruise happens when these tiny blood vessels under your skin break and leak

What are capillaries?

200

Restless Eyebrow Syndrome.

Fake.



200

This term refers to unfair differences in health outcomes between populations.

What are health disparities?



200

McDreamy and Meredith work at this Seattle hospital.

What is Grey Sloan Memorial?



200

This part of your body never actually stops growing as you age.

What are your ears and nose?

300

This painful condition causes sharp joint pain due to uric acid crystal buildup.

What is gout?

300

Jumping Frenchmen of Maine.

Real. A rare disorder where people have extreme startle reactions.

300

Assuming every patient shares your cultural beliefs or health practices is an example of this.

What is cultural bias or stereotyping?



300

This animated show features Dr. Hibbert, the always-laughing physician in Springfield.

What is The Simpsons?



300

This animal’s heart is so large that a human could crawl through one of its arteries.

What is a blue whale?

400

This organ can regenerate itself after being damaged.

What is the liver?



400

Werewolf Syndrome.

Real. It is called hypertrichosis and causes excessive hair growth.

400

Providing respectful and responsive care that meets a patient’s cultural needs is called this.

What is cultural competence?

400

his 2000s sitcom character worked as a doctor and dated Robin Scherbatsky.

Who is Kevin from How I Met Your Mother?



400

The average person produces about this much saliva per day.

What is one liter?

500

This extremely rare condition causes skin to appear blue or gray from silver buildup in the body.

What is argyria?


500

Alien Hand Syndrome.

Real. A neurological condition where a person’s hand moves without their control.

500

This historic study in Alabama became a symbol of unethical medical experimentation on Black men.

What is the Tuskegee Syphilis Study?



500

This 90s medical drama set in Chicago helped launch George Clooney’s career.

What is ER?

500

This rare mental condition makes people believe they are dead or missing body parts even though they are alive.

What is Cotard’s Delusion?

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