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 times can glass by recycled?

Endlessly

Twenty times

#2. Are bacteria good for you?

Yes

No

Maybe

#3. What is the most commonly used animal (vertebrate) in UK research?

Monkeys

Mice

Rabbits

#4. Which fruit has the highest level of radioactivity?

Kiwi

Blueberry

Banana

#5. Which is the most likely reason a bacterium becomes resistant to antibiotics?

Bacteria share resistant genes through horizontal gene transfer

Bacteria swallow drug resistant viruses

A new mutation in the bacterial genome occurs

#6. What type of pathogen is Ebola?

Bacteria

Fungi

Virus

#7. Which of these are NOT a chemical barrier to infection?

Skin

Stomach acid

Lysozymes

#8. When should reverse pipettting be used?

For viscous liquids

For water

For solids

#9. Which language does the word ‘anaesthesia’ stem from?

Hebrew

Greek

Sanskrit

#10. Which organism came first?

Mushroom

Chicken

Bacterium

#11. In which organ in the body will you find Bowman’s Capsule?

The knee Joint

The eye

The Kidney

#12. When was the use of micro plastic in cosmetics banned in the UK?

January 2016

January 2018

January 2017

#13. Why is it important to be concerned about antibiotic resistance?

It is a topic that will come up in exams

A person affected by a resistant bacterium is difficult (or even impossible) to treat

A person can take vaccines to prevent the infection of bacteria which are resistant to antibiotics

#14. What contributes to background radiation?

Food and water

Pollution from cars

Deforestation of the rainforests

#15. Which animal cannot hear ultrasound waves?

Dolphins

Humans

Bats

#16. Why are bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics?

Pharmacologists create antibiotics with a wrong method

Bacteria are in a challenge: they need to show that one is stronger than the other one in defeating antibiotics

Antibiotics are not taken in a correct way or for an appropriate reason

#17. Which animal carries the Ebola virus?

Bat

Cow

Cat

#18. What is the most commonly found plastic disposed in nature? (which you are still likely to find 100 years from now)

Straws

Cigarette butts

Plastic cups / lids

#19. In what year were X-rays first discovered?

1895

1801

1857

#20. What does BiPAP stand for?

Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure

Bilevel Pressure And Pulse

Bilevel Pressurised Airway Pump

#21. Can an aerosol be recycled?

Yes even if it is full

No

Yes, as long as it is empty

#22. What is the dangly bit you can see in the middle, at the back, when you open your mouth wide?

Soft palate

Tonsil

Uvula

#23. What type of glassware should be used for the final stage of making up accurate solutions?

Volumetric flask

Graduated beaker

Conical flask

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

Eating a banana

A dental X-ray

A flight across the atlantic

#25. Which of the following may be diagnosed with a cardiorespiratory sleep study?

ADHD

Narcolepsy

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

#26. 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 of the drug in healthy volunteers

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

#27. How many streaks are on a sub culture plate?

5

4

3

#28. How many plastic bottles are used in the UK each year?

13 thousand plastic bottles

13 million plastic bottles

13 billion plastic bottles

#29. Which is a contributing factor for antibiotic resistance?

Using antibiotics in farming

Taking a full course of antibiotcs as prescribed

Taking antibiotics when you have a dangerous bacterial infection

#30. How many chromosomes does a human have?

46

42

44

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