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 name of the main artery that delivers the oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body?

Aorta

Pulmonary vein

Pulmonary artery

#2. What is Chlamydia?

Fungal infection

Viral infection

Bacterial infection

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

Always Lower Adverse Radiation Accidents

As Long As Radiation Applies

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

Erythrocyte

Micromegakaryocyte

Leukocyte

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

Anticoagulant

Antihistamine

Antibiotic

#6. What is the average human lung capacity?

10 litres

1 litre

5 litres

#7. 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?

Cell culture

ELISA

PCR

#8. Which parasite causes malaria?

Toxoplasma gondii

Cryptosporidium parvum

Plasmodium falciparum

#9. How do you detect a radioactive spill?

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

With a Geiger-Muller counter

With a sniffer dog

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

Diarrhoea & vomiting

Vomiting

Diarrhoea

#11. 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

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

1%

4%

20%

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

50

20

80

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

120/80mmHg

180/120mmHg

80/60mmHg

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

It must be flexible

It must be absorbent

It must be strong

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

Macrophage

Basophil

Monocyte

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

Heparin

Insulin

Oxytocin

#18. What are the effects of ionising radiation?

Drowsiness

None

Damage of DNA and possible reddening of the skin

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

4

10

2

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

12 to 16 respirations per minute

7 to 12 respirations per minute

18 to 22 respirations per minute

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

Malignant melanoma

Mesothelioma

Breast cancer

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

Alcohol drinkers

Smokers

People who both smoke and drink alcohol

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

No

Yes

#24. 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

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

Mallet

Hammer

Scalpel

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

33

23

13

#27. What type of virus is the norovirus?

DNA virus

Single stranded RNA virus

Double stranded RNA virus

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

16

21

18

#29. Which food contains the most iron?

Chicken breast

Chicken liver

Chicken leg

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

Streptococcus pyogenes

E. coli

MRSA

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