Health Disparities
Q: This group in the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate.
A: Who are Black/African American women?
Q: Normal adult body temperature in °F is approximately this.
A: What is 98.6°F?
Q: The smallest bone in the body is located here.
A: What is the ear?
Q: This over-the-counter drug is commonly used to reduce fever and pain.
A: What is acetaminophen (paracetamol)?
Q: This abbreviation refers to the intensive care unit.
A: What is ICU?
Q: Food deserts contribute to higher rates of this chronic disease.
A: What is diabetes (or obesity)?
Q: This part of the cell is responsible for producing energy (ATP).
A: What is the mitochondria?
Q: Humans have this many bones as adults.
A: What is 206?
Q: This class of drugs is used to treat bacterial infections.
A: What are antibiotics?
Q: This abbreviation means “nothing by mouth.”
A: What is NPO?
Q: This framework examines how multiple identities (race, gender, class) overlap to shape health outcomes.
A: What is intersectionality?
Q: This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
A: What is the cerebellum?
Q: _____ are born with about 300 bones
A: What are Babies?
Q: Taking too much acetaminophen can damage this organ.
A: What is the liver?
Q: This abbreviation means “as needed” for medication.
A: What is PRN?
Q: This structural factor refers to policies and systems that systematically disadvantage certain groups.
A: What is structural racism?
Q: This valve prevents backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium.
A: What is the mitral (bicuspid) valve?
Q: This is the only part of the human body with no blood supply.
A: What is the cornea?
Q: Medications delivered directly into the bloodstream use this route.
A: What is intravenous (IV)?
Q: This abbreviation means “before meals.”
A: What is AC?
Q: This population has disproportionately high rates of diabetes and obesity due to historical and socioeconomic factors.
A: Who are Native American / Indigenous populations?
Q: This hormone is released during stress and activates the fight-or-flight response.
A: What is epinephrine?
Q: This is the only organ that can regenerate itself after damage.
A: What is the liver?
Q: This drug is used as a blood thinner to prevent clots.
A: What is warfarin (or heparin)?
Q: This abbreviation refers to a heart attack.
A: What is MI (myocardial infarction)?