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. How many bones are there in the foot?

36

26

16

#2. Which one of these activities does NOT involve the use of particle accelerators?

Physics research

Powering cars

Radiotherapy

#3. What is a verruca?

Bacterial infection

Viral infection

Fungal infection

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

250 to 300

50 to 75

100 to 120

#5. Faecal bacteria (bacteria found in your poo) can be found on what percentage of peoples hands?

6%

33%

26%

#6. What blood group is the ‘universal donor’?

O

B

A

#7. What is the highest contributor for female hormones in the oceans?

Female fish

Human disposal of oral contraceptives

Crustaceans

#8. How many people die every day waiting for a kidney transplant?

1

4

2

#9. How many main blood groups are there?

4

3

2

#10. What type of cell is the heart made up of?

Cartilage

Muscle

Nerve

#11. Are X-rays used to treat cancer?

Cancer is only treated with chemotherapy

No, X-rays are dangerous

Yes, X-rays are used to treat cancer

#12. What is obstructive sleep apnoea?

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

When the nerves to your lungs are blocked

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

#13. How many chromosomes does a human have?

23

44

46

#14. What is a pathogen?

Your old auntie that you rarely see

An infectious agent that could cause a disease to you

A fascinating treatment that cures everyone with sadness

#15. 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

#16. What does DNA stand for?

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Did Not Attend

Do Not Ask

#17. How many teaspoons of sugar does the average UK person eat every week?

85

10

140

#18. What is the main purpose of a phase 3 clinical trial?

To test the safety and efficacy of the drug in a small number of patients

To test the safety of the drug in healthy volunteers

To assess the efficacy of the drug in a wide patient population

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

A chest X-ray

Eating a banana

A two week holiday in Cornwall

#20. What type of organism causes malaria?

Bacteria

Parasite

Virus

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

Pulmonary Artery

Aorta

Vena Cava

#22. What biological trace evidence could be used to detect drowning?

Pollen

insects

Diatoms

#23. Which of these drinks has the lowest amount of sugar?

Lemonade

Milk

Fruit juice

#24. Which one of these imaging techniques uses ionising radiation?

MRI

CT scan

Ultrasound

#25. Do a kidney transplant patient and donor need to be ABO blood group compatible?

Yes

No

Sometimes

#26. What is a genome?

A very large gnome

The complete ‘instruction manual’ of an organism

A very large gene

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

To reduce bias

Fairest way of deciding who gets which drug

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

#28. What percentage of the UK population donate blood?

7%

80%

25%

#29. What is leukaemia?

Stomach bacteria

Blood cancer

Parasite infection

#30. What does CPAP stand for?

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

Critical Pulmonary Arterial Pressure

Constant Pressure Applied to the Patient

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