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 main treatment for a person with thalassaemia major?

Blood transfusion

Antibiotics

Pain killers

#2. What species of malaria parasite usually causes SEVERE malaria?

Plasmodium ovale

Plasmodium falciparum

#3. What does MRSA stand for?

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Medine Related Septic Abscess

Matron Rarely Sees Acquisition

#4. How far does an average adult walk in a lifetime (approximately)?

115 000 miles

15 000 miles

50 000 miles

#5. What shape does double stranded DNA form?

Helical

Wavy

Straight

#6. Which of the following is the commonest inherited disease in England?

Sickle cell disease

Muscular dystrophy

Cystic fibrosis

#7. How many chromosomes does a human have?

44

23

46

#8. When having radiotherapy the patient feels which of the following?

Ticklish

Nothing

Burning sensation

#9. In DNA which molecule pairs with Adenine?

Guanine

Thymine

Cytosine

#10. What does the colour flow doppler indicate on an echocardiogram?

Temperature of blood

Direction of blood flow

Oxygenated / deoxygenated blood flow

#11. What rhythmn does a defibrillator shock?

Both of the above

Ventricular Fibrillation

Asystolic (Flatline)

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

23

33

13

#13. What do histologists look at under a microscope?

Blood

Tissue

Cerebrospinal fluid

#14. What is the cause of the disease Epidermolysis Bullosa?

Diet

Mutations in their DNA

Virus infection

#15. What causes cervical cancer?

Human papilloma virus

Chicken pox virus

Chlamydia

#16. How many chest compressions should you do per minute during CPR?

60 to 80

100 to 120

80 to 100

#17. What is the fixative used in histopathology (to prevent postmortem changes)?

Petrol

Formalin

Energy drinks

#18. What is chlamydia?

Viral infection

Bacterial infection

Fungal infection

#19. Select which cell isn’t present in the skin

Hepatocyte

Keratinocyte

Fibroblast

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

2

5

4

#21. How many children under five years of age die from diarrhoea each year?

Around 5000

Around 5 million

Around 0.5 million

#22. What is the name of a medication commonly used to treat Asthma?

Paracetamol

Aspirin

Salbutamol

#23. What are the upper chambers of the heart called?

Ventricles

Atria

Arteries

#24. What do microbiologists study?

Allergies

Tumours

Bacteria

#25. Where can you go online to find out about being a blood donor?

www.blood.co.uk

hospital.blood.co.uk

www.transfusionguidelines.org.uk

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

Diarrhoea & vomiting

Diarrhoea

Vomiting

#27. Which of these diseases would a haematologist diagnose?

Chicken pox

Leukaemia

Meningitis

#28. What proportion of diarrhoea experiences could be prevented by handwashing with soap?

Up to 100%

Up to 30%

Up to 10%

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

Anticoagulant

Antihistamine

Antibiotic

#30. Why are malaria parasites so effective at evading the body’s immune system?

Because they hide in white blood cells

Because they have a special coating which stops antibodies from sticking

Because they hide in red blood cells

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