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. Are X-rays used to treat cancer?

No, X-rays are dangerous

Yes, X-rays are used to treat cancer

Cancer is only treated with chemotherapy

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

CT scan

MRI

Ultrasound

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

18

16

21

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

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

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

#5. What is a verruca?

Bacterial infection

Fungal infection

Viral infection

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

Radiotherapy

Powering cars

Physics research

#7. What type of organism causes malaria?

Parasite

Virus

Bacteria

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

Fruit juice

Lemonade

Milk

#9. Do radiotherapy patients have special masks made to keep them still during treatment?

Yes, always no matter what the treatment is

No, patients just try not to move

Sometimes, depending no the treatment site

#10. How many main blood groups are there?

4

3

2

#11. 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

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

Vena Cava

Aorta

Pulmonary Artery

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

2

4

1

#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. How many bones are there in the foot?

26

36

16

#16. What is a genome?

The complete ‘instruction manual’ of an organism

A very large gene

A very large gnome

#17. What does DNA stand for?

Did Not Attend

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Do Not Ask

#18. What does spirometry measure?

Your heart rate

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

How much you weigh

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

26%

33%

6%

#20. What does CPAP stand for?

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

Critical Pulmonary Arterial Pressure

Constant Pressure Applied to the Patient

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

Sometimes

No

Yes

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

Cholesterol

Magnesium

Protein

#23. What is obstructive sleep apnoea?

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

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

When the nerves to your lungs are blocked

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

Zinc

Magnesium

Copper

#25. Does Ebola virus have a genome?

No it’s too small

Yes, and scientists have sequenced lots of them!

Yes, but it’s too hard to sequence

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

85

10

140

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

To prevent the kidney being rejected

To ensure the patient and donor are compatible

A and B

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

No, treatment is given by radiographers

Yes

Sometimes

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

100 to 120

50 to 75

250 to 300

#30. What is leukaemia?

Blood cancer

Parasite infection

Stomach bacteria

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