Health Trivia
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What tool is used by doctors to listen to your heartbeat?
Stethoscope
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
Heart
What role is responsible for providing direct care to patients by taking vital signs and assisting with daily activities like dressing or bathing?
Nurse
Global healthcare company headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, USA. It is a leading innovator in medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals.
Abbott
What is the normal body temperature in degrees celsius?
~36 to 37
What device is used to measure body temperature?
Thermometer
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
Which healthcare professional is primarily responsible for diagnosing and treating illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions?
Physician/Doctor
A multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices and pharmaceuticals. The company is known for its many consumer brands, including Band-Aid, Baby Products, and Tylenol.
Johnson & Johnson
What part of the body contains the smallest bones?
Ear
What medical device is commonly kept at schools/other public venues to treat sudden cardiac arrest?
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
What part of the body contains the femur?
Thigh
This professional evaluates, treats, and prevents mental health disorders, offering therapy or counseling to individuals and groups. Who are they?
Psychologist/Psychiatrist
Recent event held in NUS, co-organised by MedTech which aims to provide researchers with tools and insights to turn their academic research into marketable solutions
MSPC Symposium
What blood type is known as the universal donor?
O -ve
What is the name of the tool used to examine your ears?
Otoscope
What organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine
Kidney
This specialized healthcare worker interprets medical images, such as X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans, to help diagnose conditions. What is their role?
Radiologist
Held in September in 2024 at the Suntec City Convention Centre
APAC MedTech Forum
What is the average lifespan of red blood cells?
120 days
What tool is used to check reflexes during a physical exam?
Reflex hammer
What is the name of the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity?
Diaphragm
Which healthcare role is responsible for managing the overall operation of a hospital, including finances, staffing, and compliance with healthcare laws?
Healthcare/Hospital administrator
Upcoming event in March, organised by SingHealth biannually
AI Health World Summit