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 biological trace evidence could be used to detect drowning?

insects

Diatoms

Pollen

#2. What is a genome?

A very large gene

A very large gnome

The complete ‘instruction manual’ of an organism

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

250 to 300

100 to 120

50 to 75

#4. What does DNA stand for?

Do Not Ask

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Did Not Attend

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

85

140

10

#6. What is one of the most widely used diagnostic technique for detecting virus in patients?

The Hamburger Test

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Goldfish Diagnostic Test

#7. Which metal ion is associated with the insulin molecule?

Magnesium

Copper

Zinc

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

2

1

4

#9. 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)

#10. How many bones are there in the foot?

16

26

36

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

Eating a banana

A two week holiday in Cornwall

A chest X-ray

#12. What type of organism causes malaria?

Bacteria

Virus

Parasite

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

6%

33%

26%

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

Ultrasound

MRI

CT scan

#15. 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

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

Human disposal of oral contraceptives

Female fish

Crustaceans

#17. What is a pathogen?

An infectious agent that could cause a disease to you

Your old auntie that you rarely see

A fascinating treatment that cures everyone with sadness

#18. How many chromosomes does a human have?

23

44

46

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

Aorta

Vena Cava

Pulmonary Artery

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

To ensure the cells are sterile

To stop mutant cells escaping!

To protect the scientists doing the work

#21. Why is a crossmatch needed before a kidney transplant can take place?

To prevent the kidney being rejected

A and B

To ensure the patient and donor are compatible

#22. 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

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

Milk

Lemonade

Fruit juice

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

Yes, X-rays are used to treat cancer

Cancer is only treated with chemotherapy

No, X-rays are dangerous

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

16

21

18

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

25%

7%

80%

#27. Are cancer patients are given radiotherapy treatment by nurses?

Sometimes

Yes

No, treatment is given by radiographers

#28. What does CPAP stand for?

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

Constant Pressure Applied to the Patient

Critical Pulmonary Arterial Pressure

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

Muscle

Cartilage

Nerve

#30. Which of these substances can be tested for using urine dipsticks?

Magnesium

Cholesterol

Protein

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