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 is a genome?

A very large gnome

The complete ‘instruction manual’ of an organism

A very large gene

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

Sometimes, depending no the treatment site

No, patients just try not to move

Yes, always no matter what the treatment is

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

Ultrasound

MRI

CT scan

#4. What type of organism causes malaria?

Parasite

Virus

Bacteria

#5. 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

#6. What is a verruca?

Viral infection

Fungal infection

Bacterial infection

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

26%

6%

33%

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

Lemonade

Milk

Fruit juice

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

2

4

1

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

To reduce bias

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

Fairest way of deciding who gets which drug

#11. 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 assess the efficacy of the drug in a wide patient population

To test the safety of the drug in healthy volunteers

#12. 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

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

Cholesterol

Protein

Magnesium

#14. What is a pathogen?

Your old auntie that you rarely see

A fascinating treatment that cures everyone with sadness

An infectious agent that could cause a disease to you

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

Magnesium

Copper

Zinc

#16. What does spirometry measure?

How much you weigh

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

Your heart rate

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

7%

80%

25%

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

26

16

36

#19. 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

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

Physics research

Powering cars

Radiotherapy

#21. How many chromosomes does a human have?

46

23

44

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

Yes

Sometimes

No, treatment is given by radiographers

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

Human disposal of oral contraceptives

Female fish

Crustaceans

#24. 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

Pulmonary Artery

Aorta

#25. 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

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

10

85

140

#27. What does CPAP stand for?

Constant Pressure Applied to the Patient

Critical Pulmonary Arterial Pressure

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

#28. What is obstructive sleep apnoea?

When the nerves to your lungs are blocked

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

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

#29. How many main blood groups are there?

2

3

4

#30. What is leukaemia?

Blood cancer

Parasite infection

Stomach bacteria

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