Pediatric Care
Medical Terminology
Project Sunshine
Human Body Anatomy
Biochemistry
100

(T/F) Babies have working vision immediately after after birth.

True

100

Nephrology is the study of

the kidneys

100

What does Project Sunshine do?

Allows college volunteers to provide company and enrichment activities to pediatric patients.

100
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The femur
100

Name 3 out of 4 of the major macromolecules.

Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, and Nucleic Acids

200

What is the minimum suggested number of hours of sleep that kids age 6-12 receive?

9-12 hours suggested. (Award any response in this range).

200
What is a hematoma?
A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues?
200

How many countries does Project Sunshine operate in? (hint: less than 10)

4. U.S., Canada, Israel, and Kenya
200
What are the series of wave-like muscle contractions that guide food down the esophagus?
Peristalsis
200
Waxes, Fats, and Oils are classified as?
Lipids
300

What is the suggested age (in months) that a baby is to be transitioned to whole milk?

12 months

300
The inability to speak, or impairment of speech is called
Aphasia or Dysphasia
300

How many college volunteers are there in Project Sunshine’s network?

a. 12,000

b. 15,000

c. 18,000

d. 28,000

C, 18,000

300
What is the superficial layer of skin called?
The epidermis
300
A bond formed by the transfer of electrons
An ionic bond
400

What is the first vaccine given to infants after birth?

Hepatitis B

400
What do the suffixes -dynia and -algia mean?
Pain
400

How many pediatric patients does Project Sunshine connect with?

a. 30,000

b. 80,000

c. 150,000

d. 650,000

C, 150,000.

400
What part of the brain controls balance, movement, and coordination?
The cerebellum
400
Name the three subatomic particles
Neutrons, Protons, and Electrons
500

What does whole milk help babies develop. (as opposed to skim/lower fat options)

Components of whole milk like vitamin C and cholesterol aid developing neurons, specifically by helping form myelin.

500
What is the meaning of the word "blepharospasm"?
An involuntary tight closure of the eyelids?
500

How many children (in millions) are hospitalized in the U.S. each year?

3 million. (Only reward exact answer).

500
How many phalanges are in the human body? BE CAREFUL WITH THIS QUESTION. Do the math. Remember how many phalanges are in each finger and each toe.
56 phalanges! 3 phalanges on each finger and each toe, except for the thumb and the big toe which only have 2 phalanges. That means there are 14 phalanges on each hand and each foot. (proximal, intermediate, and distal)
500

Lets have a break from Biochem...

What is the fastest bird on the planet? (fun fact this was the first animals to be put on the endangered species list)

Peregrine Falcon

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