SJSU Trivia
Medical Field
Medical Terminology
Medical Professions
Test My Knowledge
100
What is the San Jose State University Mascot? 
Sammy the Spartan! 
100
How many years of medical school does it take?
Four years
100
What is BMI?
Body Mass Index
100
This person uses ultrasound machines, MRI's, and other high tech equipment to help diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries.
Radiologist 
100
What is the drug in a cigarette called?
Nicotine 
200
How many clubs and active organizations are at SJSU? 
Over 400! 
200
What is residency? 

Residency is postgraduate training that usually lasts 2-7 years. After a physician finishes medical school, they practice medicine usually in a hospital or clinic under the direct or indirect supervision of an attending physician.

200

What are antibiotics? 

A drug used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections. 

200
Focuses on restoring body movement. Cares for patients with chronic pain from work/sports-related injuries. 
Physical Therapist 
200
According to most medical journals, teenagers need how many hours of sleep each night? 
8 to 9 hours of sleep
300
What are some (name two) fast-food restaurants located on campus? 
Any of these: Panda Express, Jamba Juice, Peet's Coffee, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Brick's Pizza, Subway, Waffle Coop, Steak n Shake. 
300
What is the starting salary of a physician in California? 
Between $200,000 and $245,000 a year. (As of January 2018). 
300

What is a stroke? Name one symptom. 

It occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off. When this happens, brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die. When brain cells die during a stroke, abilities controlled by that area of the brain such as memory and muscle control are lost.

Some Symptoms: Loss of Vision; Weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg on one side of the body; a Severe Headache; 


300
This person operates on the brain and spine as well as handles cases of brain aneurysms. What is this specialty called and how many years of residency does it take?
Neurosurgeon

Residency: 7 years 

300
A lung condition that causes difficulty breathing. It's a common condition. A lot of people have this, from young kids to elderly. 
Asthma 
400
How many colleges/departments are there?

There are 8: 

College of Applied Sciences and Art

College of Humanities and the Arts

Lucas College and Graduate School of Business

College of International and Extended Studies

College of Science

College of Social Sciences 

Connie L. Lurie College of Education 

Charles W. David College of Engineering 

400

What is the similarity difference between DO(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) and MD(Doctor of Medicine) schools? 

They are both licensed doctors that practice medicine. They are similarly educated and certified, but there are differences in their training and philosophy of patient care. DO Physicians focus on treating the whole person no just the main complaint.

400
What is a contusion?

A. Bruise

B. Head Injury

C. Migraine 

A. Bruise
400
What is a Oncologist? 

Oncologists specialize in the treatment of cancer.

400

What are the names of 10 human body parts that are only three letters long? 

eye, ear, leg, arm, jaw, gum, toe, lip, hip, and rib

500
When was SJSU founded? 
1857
500
What is the MCAT? How long is the exam?

It is the Medical College Admission Test. The exam is a prerequisite for admission to nearly all the medical schools in the US and Canada. It is eight hours long. 

500
What is osteoporosis? 

A condition in which bones become weak and brittle.

500

What is an Otolaryngologist? 

Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck.

500
In the course of a single day, how many gallons of blood does your heart pump to your body?
Approximately 2000 gallons. 
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