Medical Practice Test Quiz - 2

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Medical Practice Test Quiz - 2 explores crucial healthcare topics, from nurse vacancies and emergency room statistics to the health benefits of owning a pet. It assesses knowledge pertinent to healthcare professionals and students, focusing on U. S. Healthcare system dynamics.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    How many registered nurse vacancies in U.S. hospitals are predicted by 2020?

    • A.

      3.4 Million

    • B.

      1 Million

    • C.

      540,000

    • D.

      220,000

    Correct Answer
    B. 1 Million
  • 2. 

    The ownership of what, according to the CDC, can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels?

    • A.

      A Rental Property

    • B.

      A Small Business

    • C.

      A Sports Car

    • D.

      A Pet

    Correct Answer
    D. A Pet
  • 3. 

    What U.S. hospital emergency room is the busiest in the world?

    • A.

      Cleveland Clinic

    • B.

      Massachusetts General

    • C.

      USC Medical Center/L.A. County

    • D.

      Tulane Medical Center

    Correct Answer
    C. USC Medical Center/L.A. County
  • 4. 

    How much daily physical exercise is recommended by the President's Council On Fitness?

    • A.

      30 Minutes

    • B.

      10 Minutes

    • C.

      Two Hours

    • D.

      90 Minutes

    Correct Answer
    A. 30 Minutes
  • 5. 

    How many people are treated in U.S. emergency rooms each year?

    • A.

      18 Million

    • B.

      8 Million

    • C.

      118 Million

    • D.

      62 Million

    Correct Answer
    C. 118 Million
  • 6. 

    In a 2006 study, what percent of U.S. college students reported binge drinking?

    • A.

      23%

    • B.

      40%

    • C.

      11%

    • D.

      68%

    Correct Answer
    B. 40%
  • 7. 

    According to a 2008 poll, how many Americans reported that they regularly do some form of yoga?

    • A.

      6 Million

    • B.

      50 Million

    • C.

      1 Million

    • D.

      110,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 6 Million
  • 8. 

    What percent of Americans aged 15 to 24 have used the Internet for answers to health-related questions?

    • A.

      44%

    • B.

      92%

    • C.

      21%

    • D.

      68%

    Correct Answer
    D. 68%
  • 9. 

    Some Research indicates that "extreme unhealthful weight control behaviors" may be prevalent in which of these?

    • A.

      Athletes

    • B.

      Foreign Travelers

    • C.

      Menopausal Women

    • D.

      Former Vegetarians

    Correct Answer
    D. Former Vegetarians
  • 10. 

    In 1965, the U.S. government spent $.5 million on a highway safety study and $320 million on what?

    • A.

      A Highway Beautification Bill

    • B.

      Spay And Neuter Programs

    • C.

      Crash Dummies

    • D.

      Pig Intelligence Studies

    Correct Answer
    A. A Highway Beautification Bill
  • 11. 

    A nurse in the U.S.A. is how many more times likely to pursue a graduate degree in nursing rather than medical school?

    • A.

      100

    • B.

      2

    • C.

      10

    • D.

      12

    Correct Answer
    A. 100
  • 12. 

    According to the AMA, what is the ratio of men to women in the anesthesiology field?

    • A.

      1 To 1

    • B.

      2 To 1

    • C.

      5 To 1

    • D.

      3.6 To 1

    Correct Answer
    D. 3.6 To 1
  • 13. 

    Between 1955 - 2009, the U.S. government has invested more than $35 billion to pay for 1.7 billion of these?

    • A.

      Tetanus Shots

    • B.

      Eye Exams

    • C.

      Disposable Diapers

    • D.

      Polio Vaccination

    Correct Answer
    D. Polio Vaccination
  • 14. 

    In the 1960's how much was spent each day in the U.S. for vitamins?

    • A.

      $16 Million

    • B.

      450000

    • C.

      100000

    • D.

      $1 Million

    Correct Answer
    D. $1 Million
  • 15. 

    How much is spent annually in the U.S. on treating alcohol-related health problems?

    • A.

      $2 Billion

    • B.

      $22.5 Billion

    • C.

      $350 Million

    • D.

      $100 Million

    Correct Answer
    B. $22.5 Billion

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