Whether you’re a seasoned veteran of the AARC Congress or this is your first time to attend, we’ve got an entertaining and interactive quiz that’s guaranteed to fill your head with fun facts about the nation’s longest-running respiratory care show. So get ready to find out what you know—and what you have yet to learn—about the best educational opportunity for respiratory therapists anywhere this year!

 

Former presidential candidate and world-renowned consumer advocate Ralph Nader was the keynote speaker at which AARC Congress?
Anaheim, CA, 1989
New Orleans, LA, 1990
Atlanta, GA, 1991
San Antonio, TX, 1992
 
What year was the first AARC convention held and where was the meeting?
Chicago, IL, 1955
New York City, NY, 1956
Cleveland, OH, 1957
St. Louis, MO, 1958
 
At which AARC Congress were AARC members treated to a private showing of the King Tut exhibit?
Buffalo, NY, 1961
Los Angeles, CA, 1967
New Orleans, LA, 1977
Las Vegas, NV, 1987
 
Which famous author discussed science fiction, air pollution from coal usage, and the challenges of the upcoming 1980s in a keynote speech at the Congress?
Isaac Asimov
Carl Sagan
Arthur C. Clarke
Stephen King
 
The president of the AARC during the first AARC annual meeting was a:
Physician
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Physical Therapist
Catholic Nun
 
What year did the official AARC convention pin take the shape of an alligator?
1984 in Phoenix, AZ
1991 in Atlanta, GA
1995 in Orlando, FL
1996 in San Diego, CA
 
At which AARC Congress did a Garth Brooks look-alike get mobbed by adoring fans?
Nashville, TN, 1993
Las Vegas, NV, in 1994
Orlando, FL, in 1995
San Diego, CA, 1996
 
The History Channel recently featured a show about Gene Krantz and his work at mission control with the Apollo Space Missions. When was he our keynote speaker?
1968 in Houston, TX
1976 in Miami Beach, FL
1988 in Orlando, FL
2001 in San Antonio, TX
 
What year did the AARC host a respiratory care historical exhibit in the Exhibit Hall?
1967 in Los Angeles, CA
1977 in New Orleans, LA
1987 in Las Vegas, NV
1997 in New Orleans, LA
 
The Open Forum debuted at which AARC Congress?
Philadelphia, PA, 1971
Las Vegas, NV, 1972
Atlanta, GA, 1973
Dallas, TX, 1974
 
Which city has hosted the most AARC Congresses?
New Orleans, LA
Las Vegas, NV
San Antonio, TX
Atlanta, GA
 
Which Congress hosted the first Sputum Bowl?
Philadelphia, PA, 1971
New Orleans, LA, 1977
Las Vegas, NV, 1978
Dallas, TX, 1986
 
At which Congress could you find a “Flying Elvis”?
Las Vegas, NV, 1978
Nashville, TN, 1993
Las Vegas, NV, 1994
Las Vegas, NV, 1999
 
At which Congress did Billy Crystal appear? HINT: it was way before he played "Mad Max" in "The Princess Bride" or hosted the Oscars.
New Orleans, LA, 1982
Kansas City, KS, 1983
Phoenix, AZ, 1984
Atlanta, GA, 1985
 
Who among the following has NOT been a Keynote Speaker at the AARC Congress?
Tom Brokaw
Orrin Hatch
Bill Clinton
Roger Staubach
 
Which leading physician has NOT given the Egan Scientific Lecture?
Dr. John Marini
Dr. Martin Tobin
Dr. Tom Petty
Dr. David Pierson
 
The AARC will host its 50th Congress in:
2004
2005

2006
2007

 

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