Bio/Chem
What is the atomic number of Oxygen?
What is 8
Which bone is the longest in the human body?
Femur
You shadow a dentist for a week, observing procedures but not assisting.
Does this count as volunteering?
A) Yes — because observation alone counts
B) Yes — because you learn something
C) No — because it doesn’t involve performing tasks
D) No — because only administrative roles count
C) No — because it doesn’t involve performing tasks
Which healthcare professional helps patients with physical, mental, emotional, or developmental disabilities gain or maintain skills for daily living and working?
A) Occupational Therapist
B) Physical Therapist
C) Psychiatrist
D) Pharmacist
A) Occupational Therapist
The human heart has five chambers.
False - It has four
Name at least 2 means of Evolution
(Hint: There are 4 total)
What is
1. Natural Selection
2. Mutation
3. Genetic Drift
4. Gene Flow
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
What is one of the main goals of volunteering in a healthcare environment for students?
A) To practice invasive medical procedures
B) To observe patient care and understand healthcare teamwork
C) To gain access to private patient records
D) To fulfill hospital staff shortages
B) To observe patient care and understand healthcare teamwork
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Vitamin C can be produced by the human body.
False - It can not
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Tooth enamel
A volunteer notices a staff member not following proper hand hygiene before patient contact. What is the most appropriate action?
A) Ignore it since you are only a volunteer
B) Pull the staff member to the side and confront them about it
C) Report the observation privately to the volunteer supervisor or infection control lead
D) Take a video or picture
C) Report the observation privately to the volunteer supervisor or infection control lead
Which of the following is an example of a preventive healthcare service?
A) Emergency surgery
B) Blood transfusion
C) Annual physical exam
D) Physical therapy after injury
C) Annual physical exam
The liver is the only organ in the body capable of regeneration
Name every diatomic element
H, N, O, F, Cl, Br, I
Which type of joint allows movement in all directions, such as the shoulder or hip joint?
Ball-and-socket joint
You volunteer at a dental office by handing out forms and cleaning the waiting area.
Does this count as healthcare volunteering?
A) Yes — because supporting the office helps patient care
B) Yes — because only dentists can volunteer
C) No — because it doesn’t involve treating patients
D) No — because cleaning is not volunteering
A) Yes — because supporting the office helps patient care
In veterinary medicine, what is the term for the process of preventing animals from reproducing?
A) Vaccination
B) Spaying
C) Grooming
D) Microchipping
B) Spaying
Antibiotics are effective against viral infections like the common cold
False (Antibiotics only work against bacteria, not viruses)
What is the function of lactase in the human body?
To break down lactose into glucose and galactose
What is the main function of the large intestine?
Absorb water and form feces
How does consistent volunteering most directly support a student’s future healthcare career?
(Best answer)
A) It fulfills required community service hours
B) It demonstrates commitment to patient care and strengthens professional school applications
C) It gives clinical certification automatically
D) It reduces the stress of having lower academic grades
B) It demonstrates commitment to patient care and strengthens professional school applications
What is the main job of an endodontist?
A) Straighten teeth using braces and aligners
B) Treat gum diseases and perform deep cleanings
C) Perform root canal therapy and treat problems inside the tooth
D) Replace missing teeth with implants and dentures
C) Perform root canal therapy and treat problems inside the tooth
The human brain contains approximately 100 billion neurons.
True - the brain is wild fr