2009 Health Quiz
Here are the answers to the 2009 Health Quiz that raised money for the Redevelopment Fund and the Children's Home in Sri Lanka.
1. Give me five of what a day? ( Two words) (Fruit and vegetables)
2. What vaccine caused a false autism scare? (MMR)
3. Nanny’s provide it but a baby shouldn’t drink it (Goats milk)
4. Infectious rash not caused by worms (Ringworm)
5. What vaccine is not given to babies – measles, chickenpox, mumps, meningitis, pneumonia, diphtheria, tetanus, tuberculosis? (Chickenpox)
6. Babies should start their routine immunisations when they are …..weeks old (Eight)
7. Young babies should be placed to sleep on their front, side or back (underline correct answer) ((Back)
8. Soft spot on top of a baby’s head (Fontanelle)
9. Children who are clumsy and trip and fall over frequently may have a)dyslexia,b) dyspraxia, c) dysuria (B)
10. Vaccinations should not be given when there is a full moon - True or false? (False)
11. Babies should have breast or infant formula milk as their main drink until they are 12 months old- True or false?(True)
12. Prematurity refers to babies born before the ? week of gestation (37)
13. Skin disease that can affect both newborn babies and teenagers. (Acne)
14. If a baby has a fever, he or she should be kept warm-- True or false?(False)
15. Spinach is the best source of iron - True or false? (False)
16. Whooping cough affects adults as well as children- True or false? (False)
17. Measles is good for children as it boosts the immune system- True or false? (False)
18. An Oto-acoustic emission test is: 1).a hearing test for newborn babies, 2) a vision test for children, 3.) a hearing test for adults? (1)
19. What can you spread on bread but if given to babies under one year may cause infant botulism?(Honey)
20. The best place to check whether a baby is too hot or cold is a) abdomen b) feet? (a)
21. A baby cannot see at birth – True or false? (False)
22. Will not sing like one if get this infection (Thrush)
23. Can affect your insides and blow you if outside (Wind)
24. Common name for a child’s first set of teeth (Milk)
25. Also called vaccination or inoculation (Immunisation)
26. Common pain medication not be given to children under 16 years ( Aspirin)
27. Deficiency of this may cause anaemia (iron)
28. Sorry, I suffer from this and have forgotten the question (Amnesia)
29. Take this for indigestion (Antacid)
30. You may ask your doctor for them, but won’t do any good for a virus (Antibiotics)
31. Fungus associated with sports (2 words) (Athlete’s foot)
32. Composer’s flower remedies (Bach)
33. Your best friend may not tell you have it ( two words) (bad breath)
34. Deficiency in body may result in broken bones (Calcium)
35. Tunnel that may hurt the hand (Carpal)
36. Too little sleep may cause you to put on weight True or false?
37. Omega-3 is a) a new diet b)a fatty acid c)a vitamin (B)
38. This should not be above 5 for a healthy heart (Cholesterol)
39. Common but has no cure (Cold)
40. Also called contagious (Infectious)
41. Cradle that sits on baby’s head (Cap)
42. What the doctor may make (Diagnosis)
43. Seeing things twice over ( two words)(Double vision)
44. Tube connecting the ear and throat (Eustachian)
45. Medical name for bedwetting (Enuresis)
46. Pain relief in back when labouring (Epidural)
47. Medicine used to cough it up (Expectorant)
48. Recommended age at which babies should start eating solid food (two words)(Six months)
49. Ella and a fish can cause this infection (Salmonella)
50. Ancient oath taken by doctors (Hippocratic)
51. Said to keep the doctor away (Apple)
52. Biblical name for Hanson’s disease (Leprosy)
53. Medical name for common table condiment (Saline)
54. Getting this infection may lock your jaw (Tetanus)
55. Largest organ in the body (Skin)
56. If detached may affect your sight (Retina)
57. Medical name for yellow discolouration of skin (Jaundice)
58. Too little of this vitamin may cause scurvy (C)
59. Too little of this vitamin may cause rickets (D)
60. Another name for overweight (obese)
61. Carrots contain this pigment (Carotene)
62. Should brush these twice a day (teeth)
63. Can go to work on this (Egg)
64. Medical name for shingles (herpes zoster)
65. Infection that can cause stomach ulcers (two words) (Helicobacter pylori)
66. Swelling of the thyroid gland (Goitre)
67. Medical name for a fit due to a high temperature (two words) (Febrile convulsion)
68. Medical name for low blood pressure (Hypotension)
69. A small burn should be treated immediately by a. immersing in cold or running water; b. smearing with butter; c. dialling 999 (a)
70. Common name for a fracture (Break)