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. Can somebody catch shingles from a person with chicken pox?

Only if they are both in close contact

Only if they have not had shingles

No

#2. Name the virus that causes chicken pox and shingles

Vermicelli-zoster virus

Variola-zoster virus

Varicella-zoster virus

#3. What irregular heart rhythm is commonly treated by an ablation procedure?

Ventricular Fibrillation

Sinus Rhythm

Atrial Fibrillation

#4. 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

#5. What are two medical terms used for what we would call poo?

faeces and recliners

faeces and stools

foetuses and stools

#6. Which of the following is a type of vaccination?

Subcutaneous

Inactivated

Intramuscularly

#7. What are bacteria grown on in the laboratory?

Glass slides

Agar plates

In water

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

21

18

16

#9. How many chromosomes does a human have?

23

44

46

#10. In beats per minute (bpm) What is the normal range for resting pulse rate in adults?

20 to 70

60 to 100

80 to 120

#11. In which human body joint do you find the rotator cuff tendon?

Ankle

Wrist

Shoulder

#12. What is a verruca?

Bacterial infection

Viral infection

Fungal infection

#13. What are gamma-rays?

Electrons

A glowing beam

High energy photons

#14. What are maggots used for in the treatment of medical conditions?

Cleaning wounds

Extracting foreign bodies

Stimulating blood supply

#15. What qualification is required to become a pharmacy technician?

Degree in Pharmacy

No qualification required

Vocational qualification in Pharmacy

#16. What heart valve lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

Aortic valve

Tricuspid valve

Mitral (bicuspid valve)

#17. What precious metal is commonly used to make the housing for Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)?

Lithium

Uranium

Titanium

#18. Which parasitic worm has to be pulled out from the infected person’s skin on a stick?

Ringworm

Earth worm

Guinea worm

#19. Where can you go online to find out about being a blood donor?

hospital.blood.co.uk

www.blood.co.uk

www.transfusionguidelines.org.uk

#20. What is the term used for medicines that treat bacterial infections?

Antibiotics

Anti-retrovirals

Anti-inflammatory

#21. How many teaspoons of sugar does the average UK person eat every week?

10

140

85

#22. What is formalin?

Liquid used to preserve tissue

Liquid used to cover tissue

Liquid used to colour tissue

#23. What can a robotic exoskeleton be used for?

Helping people to walk

Scanning the bones of the body

Building bridges

#24. When HIV infection progresses to AIDS what part of the immune system becomes dramatically reduced?

Antibody

Lymphocytes

Phagocytes

#25. Are all bacteria, yeasts, moulds and viruses bad for you?

Some are good, some are bad, some may have no affect

No

Yes

#26. How many samples do biomedical scientits in the UK handle every year?

5 million

1 million

150 million

#27. What is microbiology the study of?

Bacteria and viruses

Yeasts and moulds

All of the above

#28. How many muscles do you have in your fingers?

16

35

0

#29. Radiotherapy is the use of ionising radiation to treat which of the following conditions?

Heart Disease

Diabetes

Cancer

#30. Do Ultrasound scanners use ionising radiation?

No

Yes

Sometimes

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