Miscellaneous VIDA Questions
What are the dates for the VIDA trip?
May 18th-30th
What is the common name of the highly contagious viral disease that affects the functionality of the liver?
Hepatitis A
A 75-year-old woman comes into the clinic complaining about feeling dizzy, having sensitivity to light, and headaches. As you take vitals you also notice she seems to have yellowed skin and eyes. What do you believe is the disease?
yellow fever
Who signs off the prescription on the clinical form?
The medical professional (doctor, dentist, veterinarian)
What are the mascot(s) names of the University of Arizona?
Wilma and Wilbur Wildcat
True or false. All reminders/announcements are emailed after the club meetings.
False. We use D2L to help y'all stay organized.
Malaria is caused by single-celled protozoa called ______.
Plasmodium
A young man in his teens has not been vaccinated yet and is suffering from fever, joint pain, and nausea. The doctor asks where they get their water from and the mother replies from the rain that runs off the roof. Unfortunately, she does not boil it to sterilize because they have no stove. What disease could this young man have?
Hepatitis A
True or false. Both the form and prescription need to be in spanish.
False; only the prescription
Who is the softball coach at the University of Arizona?
Mike Candrea
What are the names of our VIDA team advisors?
Dr. Netzin and Dieter Steklis
Name the vector for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Tick
You are a dental assistant on the VIDA trip and start cleaning the teeth of a 35-year-old woman. You notice her gums are inflammed and bleeding easily. What oral disease might she have?
Gingivitis
On the vet team, what is the number one thing the owner must do (besides giving you consent) before you may touch their dog.
place a muzzle on them
What was the name of the fallen football player who said the phrase "bear down"?
John Byrd “Button” Salmon
What does VIDA stand for?
Volunteers for Intercultural Definitive Adventures
How do many children get Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
They play with the domesticated animals
You're on the vet team and it is large animal day. Your task is to vaccinate and perform general health exams at a pig farm. During the general health exams you notice as you listen to the lungs is having trouble breathing. On top of that, you notice the pig is a bit thin. What disease might the pig have?
swine fever
On the medical form, R.A. stands for what?
Reproductive Age
What year was the University of Arizona founded?
1885
Name (first name only) all the officers on the VIDA team and what position they hold.
Tabitha- Historian
Alexandra- Secretary
Claire- Fundraising
Julianna- VP
Gaetano- Treasurer
Sam- President
What kind of disease is yellow fever?
a. viral
b. bacterial
c. fungal
d. none of the above
a. viral
A dog is foaming at the mouth on your walk to your homestay from clinicals. Should you approach it and what disease might this animal have?
no; rabies
On the dental team, an important allergy to identify before a patient goes into surgery is what?
anesthesia
What is the name of the University of Arizona basketball stadium?
McKale Stadium