Are you smarter than a 5th grader?
PA Profession and History
Name That Diagnosis
PA Myth or Fact
Pop culture & Medicine
100

How many centimetres in 1 meter?

100

100

Name one role of PAs

Conduct physical exams, prescribe medications, work as a member of a health-care team, perform minor procedures, assist in major procedures, order and interpret lab results, and many more

100

A person has sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and symptoms worsen during spring.


What are seasonal allergies (allergic rhinitis)?

100

PAs are assistants to physicians and only assist with small tasks

Myth

100

This singer canceled parts of his tour in 2023–2024 due to a condition called Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Who was the singer? 

Who is Justin Bieber?

200

How many great lakes are there?

5

200

Name 3 specialties PAs can work in

Cardiology, dermatology, surgery, primary medicine, internal medicine, women's health, family medicine, ortho, pediatrics, ENT, aesthetics

200

A person has a fever, ear pain, and trouble hearing, especially common in young children.

What is an ear infection (otitis media)?

200

PAs can work only in the state they attended PA school at

Myth

200

This pop star revealed she has lupus, an autoimmune disease, and even underwent a kidney transplant.

Who is Selena Gomez?

300

What are the 6 components of a Narrative?

characters, setting, conflict, climax, solution, theme

300

Name one difference between a PA and MD

Schooling structure and length, ability to switch specialties, autonomy

300

A patient has a fever, cough, body aches, and feels extremely tired during the winter months.

What is the flu (influenza)?

300

As a cardiology PA, you can apply to a dermatology PA job without extra schooling

Fact

300

This famous athlete, often called the GOAT of gymnastics, has spoken about prioritizing mental health during the Olympics.

Who is Simone Biles?

400

Which is the correct spelling? 

A.) Delinquent 

B.) Dellinquint

C.) Delinquint 

D.) Delinquinte

A) Delinquent 

400

Name one difference between a PA and NP

Medical model vs. nursing model, autonomy, schooling structure and prerequisites

400

A person has frequent urination, increased thirst, and high blood sugar levels.

What is diabetes?

400

LORs don't roll over to the new cycle for CASPA

Fact!

400

This now NBA player suffered cardiac arrest during practice in 2023, bringing attention to heart conditions in young athletes. **hint: USC alumn

Who is Bronny James?

500

Gavin has 72 sweets in a bag. He keeps 1/4 of them for himself and shares the rest with his friends. How many sweets will he give to his friends?

54 sweets

500

What institution graduated the first class of PAs?

Duke University

500

A patient has sudden wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing, often triggered by exercise or allergens.

What is asthma?

500

PAs must have the collaborating physician in the office/clinic if they are seeing patients

Myth!

500

This reality TV star (The Kardashians) has psoriasis, a chronic skin condition she often discusses publicly.

Who is Kim Kardashian?