Pathways to Medicine
What exam must students take to apply to most medical schools in the United States?
mcat
True or false: parents (or legal guardians) have the authority to make medical decisions on behalf of thier minor children
True
You shouldn’t stand too close to the microwave because of the harmful microwave radiation.
Both. Microwaves are designed to contain radiation; but leaky microwaves can be harmful. You get points for answer either.
AI in healthcare is mainly used to improve speed and this other key factor in diagnosis and care.
Accuracy
What is a respiratory doctor called?
pulmonologist
What is the term for the optional training doctors pursue after residency to further specialize?
fellowship
True or false: beneficience means for doctors to act in the best interest of the patient to promote health and well-being
True
Tilting your head back when you have a nosebleed helps prevent blood flood
Myth (tilt your head forward; do not swallow your blood)
AI frequently analyzes these types of medical images to detect diseases like cancer.
X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans
What is the primary muscle responsible for quiet inspiration in a healthy person at rest?
diaphragm
How many years of schooling would it take to become a cardiologist?
14+ years
What perspective prioritizes keeping a patient’s personal health information private, only sharing it with those who are authorized or when it is ethically or legally required?
Confidentiality
Metabolism decreases exponentially after age 25
Myth (metabolic rate remains pretty consistent from 20-60)
A major limitation of AI where models reflect unfair or unrepresentative training data.
Bias
What are the parts of the lungs where gas exchange through diffusion occurs?
alveoli
What body system does an orthopedic surgeon specialize in?
Musculoskeletal system
A patient refuses a high-risk, life-saving surgery for religious reasons; respecting this reflects which principle?
Autonomy
People with larger eyes are more likely to be nearsighted.
True! (nearsightedness often occurs when the eyeball)
A common myth is that AI will fully replace doctors, but it still lacks this essential human ability.
Empathy / emotional understanding
What is the name of the equipment we used in a lab to measure vital capacity?
spirometer
What type of physician specializes in diagnosing diseases and often works behind the scenes?
pathologist
What is the type of bias where you rely too heavily on the first information offered?
anchoring bias
Reading in low light/dark rooms ruins your eyesight.
Myth
These healthcare workers are less likely to be replaced by AI because they detect subtle patient changes.
Nurses
This lung volume is the amount of air you can exhale after a normal quiet exhalation, not including the air that always remains in the lungs.
expiratory reserve volume