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 correct scientific term for a red blood cell?

Erythrocyte

Leukocyte

Micromegakaryocyte

#2. 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

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

Yes

No

#4. 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

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

120/80mmHg

80/60mmHg

180/120mmHg

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

Anticoagulant

Antihistamine

Antibiotic

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

Pulmonary vein

Pulmonary artery

Aorta

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

People who both smoke and drink alcohol

Alcohol drinkers

Smokers

#9. How do you detect a radioactive spill?

With a Geiger-Muller counter

With a sniffer dog

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

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

Scalpel

Mallet

Hammer

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

Diarrhoea & vomiting

Diarrhoea

Vomiting

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

PEF (Peak Expiratory Flow)

VC (Vital Capacity)

SpO2 (Oxygen saturation)

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

Mesothelioma

Malignant melanoma

Breast cancer

#14. What type of imaging does echocardiography use?

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

X-Ray

Ultrasound

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

4%

1%

20%

#16. How many chromosomes does a human have?

23

46

44

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

Protons

Both electrons and protons

Electrons

#18. What is a stent?

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

A word used in medicine to mean quickly

A type of tent used in hospitals

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

100 to 120 beats per minute

45 to 60 beats per minute

60 to 100 beats per minute

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

18

21

16

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

1

3

2

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

20

80

50

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

Macrophage

Basophil

Monocyte

#24. What are the effects of ionising radiation?

None

Damage of DNA and possible reddening of the skin

Drowsiness

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

O

A

AB

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

Heparin

Insulin

Oxytocin

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

E. coli

MRSA

Streptococcus pyogenes

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

18 000

1 000

50 000

#29. Which food contains the most iron?

Chicken liver

Chicken breast

Chicken leg

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

4

2

10

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