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 type of virus is the norovirus?

Single stranded RNA virus

Double stranded RNA virus

DNA virus

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

180/120mmHg

80/60mmHg

120/80mmHg

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

53

75

41

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

1

2

3

#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. How many chambers are there in the heart?

4

2

10

#7. Plastic blood bags were invented in…

1950

1940

1960

#8. 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

#9. What type of imaging does echocardiography use?

X-Ray

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Ultrasound

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

MRSA

E. coli

Streptococcus pyogenes

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

As Long As Radiation Applies

Always Lower Adverse Radiation Accidents

#12. How many bacteria are in your gut?

<1000

100 trillion

1 million

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

Scalpel

Mallet

Hammer

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

4%

20%

1%

#15. What is a stent?

A type of tent used in hospitals

A word used in medicine to mean quickly

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

#16. 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

#17. What are the effects of ionising radiation?

None

Drowsiness

Damage of DNA and possible reddening of the skin

#18. How many chromosomes does a human have?

46

44

23

#19. 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

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

No

Yes

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

13

33

23

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

Monocyte

Macrophage

Basophil

#23. Which parasite causes malaria?

Plasmodium falciparum

Toxoplasma gondii

Cryptosporidium parvum

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

To protect the scientists doing the work

To ensure the cells are sterile

To stop mutant cells escaping!

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

16

18

21

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

SpO2 (Oxygen saturation)

VC (Vital Capacity)

PEF (Peak Expiratory Flow)

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

Smokers

People who both smoke and drink alcohol

Alcohol drinkers

#28. Which food contains the most iron?

Chicken breast

Chicken leg

Chicken liver

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

O

AB

A

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

Antihistamine

Anticoagulant

Antibiotic

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