Quiz

Welcome! Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? 

Whether you’re looking to prove your expertise, review key takeaways from the conference, or are simply curious about science and healthcare, our quiz is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and expand your understanding. From general knowledge questions to in-depth healthcare information, this quiz is designed to examine your level of understanding and potentially highlight areas for further learning. 

So, are you up for the challenge? Gather your thinking cap and let’s begin!

 

Results

#1. To identify the norovirus in our sample we used a latex agglutination assay. What is the name of another assay that uses antibodies we could have used?

ELISA

PCR

Cell culture

#2. What might your GP prescribe you to treat an infection that is caused by bacteria?

Antihistamine

Antibiotic

Anticoagulant

#3. In terms of Radiation Safety, define the ALARA principle

As Long As Radiation Applies

Always Lower Adverse Radiation Accidents

#4. The Norovirus can be spread through poor hand washing, what are the symptoms?

Diarrhoea & vomiting

Diarrhoea

Vomiting

#5. What type of virus is the norovirus?

DNA virus

Single stranded RNA virus

Double stranded RNA virus

#6. What type of imaging does echocardiography use?

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Ultrasound

X-Ray

#7. What is the second most common blood group in the UK?

A

AB

O

#8. What is a stent?

A small mesh tube that’s used to treat narrow or weak arteries

A type of tent used in hospitals

A word used in medicine to mean quickly

#9. What is the normal blood pressure in millimeters of mercury pressure (mmHg) for an average adult?

120/80mmHg

180/120mmHg

80/60mmHg

#10. How many staff in the NHS work in healthcare science?

1 000

50 000

18 000

#11. What is the average human lung capacity?

1 litre

10 litres

5 litres

#12. What is the most common organism that causes tonsillitis?

E. coli

MRSA

Streptococcus pyogenes

#13. Which food contains the most iron?

Chicken breast

Chicken leg

Chicken liver

#14. Approximately, what proportion of adult males have obstructive sleep apnoea?

4%

20%

1%

#15. What is the normal range of respiratory rate for an adult at rest?

7 to 12 respirations per minute

18 to 22 respirations per minute

12 to 16 respirations per minute

#16. Exposure to UVA in sunlight and tanning salons is linked to an increase in which cancer?

Mesothelioma

Breast cancer

Malignant melanoma

#17. What is Chlamydia?

Fungal infection

Bacterial infection

Viral infection

#18. How many chambers are there in the heart?

10

2

4

#19. How many strides does it take Usain Bolt to run 100 m?

41

75

53

#20. How many bacteria are in your gut?

100 trillion

1 million

<1000

#21. What is the normal range for the heart rate if an adult is at rest?

100 to 120 beats per minute

45 to 60 beats per minute

60 to 100 beats per minute

#22. How many semilunar canals can be found in your ear?

3

2

1

#23. What is the name of the main artery that delivers the oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body?

Pulmonary artery

Pulmonary vein

Aorta

#24. Why are cell therapy and gene therapy procedures carried out in a closed system?

To stop mutant cells escaping!

To protect the scientists doing the work

To ensure the cells are sterile

#25. What are the effects of ionising radiation?

Damage of DNA and possible reddening of the skin

None

Drowsiness

#26. Which of these bones can be found in your ear?

Mallet

Hammer

Scalpel

#27. How many professions are there in healthcare science?

20

50

80

#28. In haemophagocytosis which cell type is consuming other cells?

Macrophage

Monocyte

Basophil

#29. What is the chemical used to stop blood from clotting in a blood test tube?

Oxytocin

Heparin

Insulin

#30. Which particles can be used to treat cancer?

Electrons

Both electrons and protons

Protons

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