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

7 to 12 respirations per minute

12 to 16 respirations per minute

18 to 22 respirations per minute

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

Antibiotic

Anticoagulant

Antihistamine

#3. How many chromosomes does a human have?

44

23

46

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

Aorta

Pulmonary artery

Pulmonary vein

#5. What type of virus is the norovirus?

Double stranded RNA virus

DNA virus

Single stranded RNA virus

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

41

75

53

#7. What type of imaging does echocardiography use?

Ultrasound

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

X-Ray

#8. Which parasite causes malaria?

Toxoplasma gondii

Plasmodium falciparum

Cryptosporidium parvum

#9. Which food contains the most iron?

Chicken breast

Chicken leg

Chicken liver

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

Insulin

Heparin

Oxytocin

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

2

4

10

#12. 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?

PCR

Cell culture

ELISA

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

Always Lower Adverse Radiation Accidents

As Long As Radiation Applies

#14. What is the age of consent to be a bone marrow donor?

18

21

16

#15. A 99Mo-99mTc Generator is commonly used for Nuclear medicine scanning for what reasons?

Ideal half-life of 110 mins and optimum energy of 511kev

Ideal half-life of 6 hours and optimum energy of 140kev

Ideal half-life of 13 hours and optimum energy of 140kev

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

60 to 100 beats per minute

100 to 120 beats per minute

45 to 60 beats per minute

#17. How many branches of airways are there in the respiratory tree?

23

33

13

#18. What is the correct scientific term for a red blood cell?

Micromegakaryocyte

Leukocyte

Erythrocyte

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

MRSA

Streptococcus pyogenes

E. coli

#20. Can antibiotics be used to treat norovirus infections?

No

Yes

#21. What is the most important property of the materials used in a finger implant?

It must be flexible

It must be strong

It must be absorbent

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

4%

1%

20%

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

Basophil

Monocyte

Macrophage

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

To stop mutant cells escaping!

To ensure the cells are sterile

To protect the scientists doing the work

#25. Plastic blood bags were invented in…

1960

1940

1950

#26. Who is the most at risk of developing cancer?

Alcohol drinkers

Smokers

People who both smoke and drink alcohol

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

Vomiting

Diarrhoea & vomiting

Diarrhoea

#28. What measurement is commonly used to monitor people with asthma?

VC (Vital Capacity)

PEF (Peak Expiratory Flow)

SpO2 (Oxygen saturation)

#29. How many bacteria are in your gut?

100 trillion

1 million

<1000

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

A

AB

O

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