Terrifying Terminology
Study of the shape and structure of the human body.
What is anatomy?
What federal law protects the privacy and security of patients' protected health information?
What is HIPAA (the health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996)?
What is a ghosts favorite dessert?
What is I-scream!?
You're feeling like a zombie and want to check if you have a fever. What body temperature is generally considered a fever in adults?
What is 100.4°F (38°C) or higher?
A pre-health student follows health-professional around for the day and watches how they examine patients. What is this experience typically called?
What is shadowing?
General term used for skin inflammation that can cause itchy or dry skin.
What is dermatitis?
A medical student sees their neighbor in the hospital and tells their friends about the neighbor's diagnosis. What ethical principle has the student violated?
What is patient confidentiality?
Who is the primary antagonist of the "Halloween" flim franchise? (Hint. he has a very iconic mask)
Who is Michael Myers?
True or false: Antibiotics can cure the common cold.
What is false? Colds are caused by viruses. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections.
Final grades come out and you finished with a C in an important prerequisite class. Why isn't this the end of the trail?
What is admissions committee looks far beyond one grade? They look at academic trends and your full application beyond just undergraduate GPA.
The medical term used to describe the all the disease of the heart muscle.
What is cardiomyopathy?
A pre-med student sees their crush at the doctor's office and decides to check their medical records to see if they're a good match. What crime against medical ethics did they commit?
What is unauthorized access to protected health information?
What is the name of the town where the film "Hocus Pocus" takes place?
What is Salem, Massachusetts?
A vampire hasn't visited the dentist in 200 years. What is the sticky film of bacteria that builds up on teeth called?
What is plaque?
So you haven't landed a research position yet and you're worried about your competitiveness. What other experiences should you do to broaden your overall skills?
What is clinical experience (patient facing), volunteering, shadowing, and community service? All of these opportunities can help you develop skills toward a service career.
A chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing is known as ...
What is asthma?
A competent adult patient refuses a recommended treatment, even though the healthcare team believes it would help them. What ethical principle supports respecting the patient's decision?
What is autonomy?
What hit song reached #1 on the billboard's Hot 100 list before Halloween in 1962?
What is the "Monster Mash?"
Someone collapses, is unresponsive, and is not breathing normally. After calling 911 and getting an AED, what should you do?
What is begin CPR?
You don't get accepted during your first application cycle. Does that mean you can never become a healthcare professional?
What is heck no? Every application cycles sees thousands of students get declined that arguably "should" have gotten in. Applying again with more experience may give you the edge next time around.
A medical term that describes any voice impairment including hoarseness, weakness or loss of voice.
What is dysphonia?
A healthcare professional realizes they made a mistake while treating a patient. Instead of hiding it, what ethical values support being honest about the mistake and following reporting procedures?
What are honesty, accountability, and nonmaleficence?
What famous magician passed way on Halloween in 1926?
Who is Harry Houdini?
A witch has a terrible headache and wants to take two different medications. Why should she check with a pharmacist before mixing them?
What is to avoid harmful drug interactions or side effects?
What is one thing every undergraduate should remember when preparing for graduate school in healthcare?
What is there is no timeline? The internet may tell you the perfect path, but every applicants experience is different and almost all alumni will tell you to "do you."