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 are the effects of ionising radiation?

None

Drowsiness

Damage of DNA and possible reddening of the skin

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

4

10

2

#3. Which food contains the most iron?

Chicken leg

Chicken breast

Chicken liver

#4. What is the average human lung capacity?

1 litre

5 litres

10 litres

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

18 to 22 respirations per minute

7 to 12 respirations per minute

12 to 16 respirations per minute

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

Mesothelioma

Breast cancer

Malignant melanoma

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

Leukocyte

Micromegakaryocyte

Erythrocyte

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

23

13

33

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

Basophil

Monocyte

Macrophage

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

Electrons

Protons

Both electrons and protons

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

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

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

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

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

E. coli

MRSA

Streptococcus pyogenes

#13. 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

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

120/80mmHg

80/60mmHg

180/120mmHg

#15. Which parasite causes malaria?

Plasmodium falciparum

Cryptosporidium parvum

Toxoplasma gondii

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

To ensure the cells are sterile

To protect the scientists doing the work

To stop mutant cells escaping!

#17. What type of imaging does echocardiography use?

X-Ray

Ultrasound

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

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

18

21

16

#19. What is a stent?

A type of tent used in hospitals

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

A word used in medicine to mean quickly

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

Heparin

Oxytocin

Insulin

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

It must be absorbent

It must be strong

It must be flexible

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

80

20

50

#23. How many bacteria are in your gut?

1 million

<1000

100 trillion

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

Antibiotic

Anticoagulant

Antihistamine

#25. What type of virus is the norovirus?

DNA virus

Double stranded RNA virus

Single stranded RNA virus

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

4%

1%

20%

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

SpO2 (Oxygen saturation)

PEF (Peak Expiratory Flow)

VC (Vital Capacity)

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

Smokers

Alcohol drinkers

People who both smoke and drink alcohol

#29. How do you detect a radioactive spill?

With a sniffer dog

With a Geiger-Muller counter

Using a reactive liquid (it changes colour in contact with radioactive material)

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

75

41

53

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