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?

12 to 16 respirations per minute

18 to 22 respirations per minute

7 to 12 respirations per minute

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

18

21

16

#3. How many bacteria are in your gut?

1 million

<1000

100 trillion

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

Alcohol drinkers

People who both smoke and drink alcohol

Smokers

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

Breast cancer

Mesothelioma

Malignant melanoma

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

Basophil

Monocyte

Macrophage

#7. What type of virus is the norovirus?

DNA virus

Single stranded RNA virus

Double stranded RNA virus

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

13

33

23

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

Heparin

Insulin

Oxytocin

#10. Plastic blood bags were invented in…

1960

1950

1940

#11. What is the average human lung capacity?

1 litre

5 litres

10 litres

#12. Which food contains the most iron?

Chicken liver

Chicken breast

Chicken leg

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

To protect the scientists doing the work

To stop mutant cells escaping!

To ensure the cells are sterile

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

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

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

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

#15. Which parasite causes malaria?

Toxoplasma gondii

Cryptosporidium parvum

Plasmodium falciparum

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

1

3

2

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

Scalpel

Hammer

Mallet

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

1%

4%

20%

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

Always Lower Adverse Radiation Accidents

As Long As Radiation Applies

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

53

41

75

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

Electrons

Both electrons and protons

Protons

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

20

80

50

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

18 000

1 000

50 000

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

Micromegakaryocyte

Erythrocyte

Leukocyte

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

Yes

No

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

A

AB

O

#27. How many chromosomes does a human have?

44

23

46

#28. What is Chlamydia?

Bacterial infection

Fungal infection

Viral infection

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

Anticoagulant

Antibiotic

Antihistamine

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

Diarrhoea & vomiting

Vomiting

Diarrhoea

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