Medical Fact or Cap
Can cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?
A. No, there is no proven link between knuckle cracking and arthritis.
B. Yes, it damages the joints and leads to arthritis.
C. Only if you crack your knuckles daily.
D. It depends on the person’s age.
What is...
A. No, there is no proven link between knuckle cracking and arthritis.
What does MAPS stand for?
What is the Minority Association of Pre-Health (Premedical) Students
As an undergraduate, to go into the medical field, I have to major in something related to science
a. Yes, a science major is required to apply
b. Yes, science is the only way to satisfy pre-health requirements
c. No, I don't need to take science courses
d. No, as long as I complete the necessary pre-health requirements, I can have a major of my choice while still being a strong candidate
What is...
d. No, as long as I complete the necessary pre-health requirements, I can have a major of my choice while still being a strong candidate
The main function of the small intestine
a. Absorbing nutrients from food
b. Absorbing water to form solid waste
c. Producing bile
d. Producing urine
What is...
a. Absorbing nutrients from food
The percentage of Physicians who are Black
a. 3.4%
b. 5.7%
c. 13.8%
d. 21%
What is...
b. 5.7%
2. Does eating sugar make children hyperactive?
A. Yes, sugar causes hyperactivity in children.
B. No, research shows no direct link between sugar and hyperactivity.
C. Only if consumed in large amounts.
D. Only during holidays or parties.
What is...
B. No, research shows no direct link between sugar and hyperactivity.
How much are our yearly dues?
What is $25
venmo: @mapspsu2526
cashapp: $mapspsu2526
The healthcare professional who can prescribe medicine and create treatment plans, without having to attend medical school, is
a. OT
b. PA
c. RN
d. CNA
What is...
b. PA
What indicates a stroke during a neurological exam
a. Nausea
b. Headache
c. Dizziness
d. Trouble speaking
What is...
d. Trouble speaking
What percentage of Black women in the U.S. have reported experiencing some form of discrimination in healthcare settings?
a. 25%
b. 50%
c. 70%
d. 90%
What is...
c. 70%
Do you need antibiotics to recover from a cold?
A. Yes, antibiotics kill the viruses that cause colds.
B. No, colds are caused by bacteria, not viruses.
C. No, the cold is a viral infection, and antibiotics only work against bacterial infections.
D. Only if the symptoms last more than a week
What is...
C. No, the cold is a viral infection, and antibiotics only work against bacterial infections.
Where is AMEC being held this year?
What is Pittsburgh, PA
The career that involves developing treatment plans for those recovering from physical injuries is
a. Physical Therapist
b. Physician's Assistant
c. Nurse
d. Optometrist
What is...
a. Physical Therapist
Function of the arteries
a. Carry blood towards the heart
b. Carry nutrients towards the heart
c. Carry blood away from the heart
d. Control direction of blood flow
What is...
c. Carry blood away from the heart (A for away)
Which group is most underrepresented in U.S. healthcare professions compared to their share of the population?
Hispanic/Latinx individuals
Can cold weather cause you to catch a cold?
A. Yes, exposure to cold temperatures causes colds.
B. No, colds are caused by viruses, not weather.
C. Only if you don’t dress warmly.
D. Only if you’re outside in the cold for a long time
What is...
B. No, colds are caused by viruses, not weather.
Name one event that MAPS has coming up.
What is
The profession that focuses on taking X-rays/other imaging is
a. CNA
b. Radiologist
c. Radiology Technician
d. Pharmacist
What is...
c. Radiology Technician
The part of the brain that processes visual information
a. Occipital Lobe
b. Parietal Lobe
c. Frontal Lobe
d. Temporal Lobe
What is...
a. Occipital Lobe
The Black woman whose cells were used without her consent to create the first immortalized cell line
a. Henrietta Lacks
b. Mary Eliza Mahoney
c. Dorothy Vaughn
d. Ruth Ella Moore
Who is...
a. Henrietta Lacks
Is drinking 8 glasses of water a day enough for everyone?
A. Yes, it’s the universal rule for staying hydrated.
B. Only for athletes or active individuals.
C. Only during hot weather.
D. No, hydration needs vary based on diet, activity level, and climate.
What is...
D. No, hydration needs vary based on diet, activity level, and climate.
Who is MAPS's parent organization?
What is the Student National Medical Association (SNMA).
The difference between a DO and MD is
a. DOs have a more holistic approach, while MDs take a more illness-based approach
b. DOs have to do less school
c. DOs can't specialize in a specific field, while MDs can
d. MDs are more qualified
What is...
a. DOs have a more holistic approach, while MDs take a more illness-based approach
The imaging technique used to create a visual representation of the heart's chambers and valves
a. MRI
b. CT Scan
c. X-ray
d. Echocardiogram
What is...
d. Echocardiogram
This recent legislation will make it disproportionately more difficult for students of color to pursue the healthcare field due to financial barriers.
What is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)