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. Which metal ion is associated with the insulin molecule?

Zinc

Copper

Magnesium

#2. 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

#3. What type of organism causes malaria?

Parasite

Bacteria

Virus

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

Ultrasound

MRI

CT scan

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

Physics research

Powering cars

Radiotherapy

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

Human disposal of oral contraceptives

Female fish

Crustaceans

#7. Does Ebola virus have a genome?

Yes, and scientists have sequenced lots of them!

No it’s too small

Yes, but it’s too hard to sequence

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

Yes

No, treatment is given by radiographers

Sometimes

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

O

B

A

#10. What is a verruca?

Fungal infection

Viral infection

Bacterial infection

#11. What does DNA stand for?

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Did Not Attend

Do Not Ask

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

Diatoms

Pollen

insects

#13. What does CPAP stand for?

Critical Pulmonary Arterial Pressure

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

Constant Pressure Applied to the Patient

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

Protein

Cholesterol

Magnesium

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

To test the safety of the drug in healthy volunteers

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

#16. What is leukaemia?

Blood cancer

Stomach bacteria

Parasite infection

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

To ensure the patient and donor are compatible

To prevent the kidney being rejected

A and B

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

Yes

No

Sometimes

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

25%

80%

7%

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

Yes, always no matter what the treatment is

Sometimes, depending no the treatment site

No, patients just try not to move

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

26%

33%

6%

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

Goldfish Diagnostic Test

The Hamburger Test

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

#23. How many chromosomes does a human have?

44

23

46

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

Lemonade

Fruit juice

Milk

#25. 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

#26. 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

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

26

16

36

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

250 to 300

100 to 120

50 to 75

#29. What does spirometry measure?

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

How much you weigh

Your heart rate

#30. What is a genome?

A very large gnome

A very large gene

The complete ‘instruction manual’ of an organism

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