Influential Figures/Pioneers
Who was the first Hispanic American to win the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine?
Dr. Severo Ochoa
Which organization was founded by Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde?
National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
Which country is ‘The Man behind RNA’ from?
Spain
What is the purpose of a "Good Samaritan law" in the medical field?
Good Samaritan laws protect healthcare professionals from liability when they voluntarily provide emergency care outside of a hospital setting, as long as they act within their competency.
In which cerebral lobe is speech center located in?
Frontal lobe
Who served as the first woman to serve as president of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health?
Dr. Jane Delgado
Dr. Helen Rodriguez Trías was the first Latina president of which organization?
American Health Association
Where is the recipient of a Presidential Citizens Medal from President Bill Clinton in 2001 from?
Puerto Rico
What is the difference between medical negligence and medical malpractice?
Medical negligence refers to an unintentional act or omission causing harm, while medical malpractice involves negligence that directly results in patient injury or harm.
What are the gaps between nerve cells called?
Synapses
Who theorized that the yellow fever virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes?
Dr. Carlos Juan Finlay
Dr. Severo Ochoa discovered this enzyme involved the synthesis of RNA
Polynucleotide phosphorylase
Dr. José Celso Barbosa was rejected from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons due to him being from...
Puerto Rico
What is the difference between a PET scan and an MRI in diagnostic imaging?
A PET scan detects metabolic activity and is used to assess conditions like cancer, while an MRI provides detailed images of soft tissues and organs using magnetic fields and radio waves.
Benadryl is what type of medicine due to its impact on blocking the effects of a naturally occurring chemical?
Antihistamine
Who was the first Puerto Rican to graduate from a Medical School in the United States?
Dr. José Celso Barbosa
Dr. Jane Delgado was the children’s talent coordinator for which TV show?
Sesame street
Where was the first Hispanic nurse to receive a PhD from NYU from?
Panama
What is the "statute of limitations" in medical malpractice cases?
It is the legal time limit within which a patient must file a medical malpractice lawsuit, varying by state and circumstances.
What is the largest internal organ of the human body?
Liver
Who was the first Hispanic woman to be named president of the American Public Health Association?
Dr. Helen Rodríguez-Trías
What position was Dr. Carlos Juan Finlay appointed to due to his work and research in fighting Yellow Fever in Cuba?
Chief sanitation officer
This epidemiologist who worked to combat Yellow Fever practiced medicine in where?
Cuba
What is the purpose of a hemodynamic monitor, and what vital parameters does it measure?
A hemodynamic monitor tracks the flow of blood and its pressure in the cardiovascular system. It measures parameters like heart rate, blood pressure, and cardiac output.
What contains more water: your blood, brain, or skeleton?
Brain