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!

 

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#1. Which of these imaging techniques uses non-ionising radiation?

X-ray

CT scan

MRI scan

#2. In urine analysis, what does the term ‘specific gravity’ tell us about someone’s health?

How heavy someone is

How dehydrated someone is

It identifies a specific person by their urine

#3. What is a pressure mapping system used for?

To measure how stressed someone gets in a wheelchair

To measure the interface pressure between the seat surface and the persons body

To measure the temperature of a persons bottom on a cushion

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

16

21

18

#5. Horrible Housemates: What are baby cockroaches called?

Cria

Larvae

Nymphs

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

To protect the scientists doing the work

To stop mutant cells escaping!

To ensure the cells are sterile

#7. Which of these is NOT a parasite?

Schistosoma mansoni

Trypanosoma brucei

Caenorhabditis elegans

#8. What is a verruca?

Fungal infection

Viral infection

Bacterial infection

#9. Which one of the following is a type of vaccine?

Hybrid

Attenuated

Passive

#10. How many valves are there in the normal human heart?

5

3

4

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

4

3

2

#12. Which item would a histopathologist primarily use to carry out their work?

Microscope

Stethoscope

Endoscope

#13. What qualification is required to become a pharmacy technician?

No qualification required

Vocational qualification in Pharmacy

Degree in Pharmacy

#14. What does spirometry measure?

Your heart rate

How much you weigh

The amount and/or speed of air that can be inhaled and exhaled

#15. What is obstructive sleep apnoea?

When you are unable to fall asleep due to environmental distractions (such as tv)

When the nerves to your lungs are blocked

Pauses in breathing during sleep caused by obstruction of the upper airway

#16. What disease is a biochemist particularly looking for when they measure the glucose level of someone’s blood?

Diabetes

Glucomaxima

Coronary heart disease

#17. What is athletes foot is caused by?

Bacterial infection

Viral infection

Fungal infection

#18. What is a buddy button used for?

Switch for powered chair controls

Measuring the width of your belly button

Calling for help

#19. What are Polyhydroxyalkanoates soluble in?

Water

Salt water

Chloroform

#20. What is the term used for medicines that treat bacterial infections?

Antibiotics

Anti-retrovirals

Anti-inflammatory

#21. Where is a gastric ulcer found?

Nose

Stomach

Arm

#22. Which exposure will give you the highest dose of radiation?

An 8hr trans-atlantic flight

A chest X-ray

A 2 week holiday in Cornwall

#23. How many chromosomes does a human have?

46

44

23

#24. What are Polyhydroxyalkanoates?

Glass

Biodegradable Polymers produced by bacteria

Cellulose

#25. What is the aorta?

Major blood vessel entering the heart

Major vein

Major blood vessel leaving the heart

#26. What is the main reason for randomising patients to their treatment allocation in a clinical trial?

Fairest way of deciding who gets which drug

To reduce bias

So that patients don’t know which drug they’re taking

#27. Photovoltaic solar cells are most commonly made from which element?

Helium

Iron

Silicon

#28. What does EPIOC stand for in the world of wheelchairs?

Elastic Pull In Osteo-Correlation

Extent of Push In Outside Chair

Electric Powered Indoor Outdoor Chair

#29. How long can a tapeworm grow in your intestine?

82 meters long

82 feet long

82 inches long

#30. What is the most appropriate magnification required for the microscopic analysis of thin blood smears for malaria diagnosis?

100x

40x

10x

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