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 the main role of red blood cells?

Transporting oxygen

Blood clotting

Fighting infection

#2. What is the frequency of the alpha rhythm?

4 to 8Hz (cycles per second)

8 to 13Hz (cycles per second)

0.5 to 4Hz (cycles per second)

#3. How many chromosomes does a human have?

44

46

42

#4. Which is the biggest cell in the human body?

Epithelial

Neuron

Oocyte

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

Replace salt (NaCl) with Lo-Salt (KCl) for one week

100g of brazil nuts

One banana

#6. Which type of blood cells make antibodies?

Phagocytes

Platelets

Lymphocytes

#7. What is the name of the sensation of an internal noise in the ear, despite the lack of an external sound? (It is often described as ringing or buzzing)

Bronchitis

Tinnitus

Myelitis

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

21

18

16

#9. Apporoximately, how many people are on the UK national kidney transplant waiting list?

35

3,500

350

#10. When was the first IVF baby born?

1984

1978

1992

#11. What is an EEG?

A recording of the electrical heart signal

A recording of the electrical brain signal

A recording of the electreical muscle signal

#12. Where is St Georges Univeristy of London?

North London

Central London

South West London

#13. What is Radiotherapy used to treat?

Migraines

Fractures

Cancer

#14. What does BiPAP stand for?

Bilevel Pressure And Pulse

Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure

Bilevel Pressurised Airway Pump

#15. How does an EEG help with diagnosis of Epilepsy?

It records the electrical brain pattern during a seizure

It records the electrical brain pattern during sleeping periods

Both of the above

#16. What does FACS stand for?

Fabulous Activated Cell Sorting

Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting

Flow Activated Cell Aorting

#17. How many undergraduate courses does St Georges University of London offer?

32

9

11

#18. How clinical science specialisms are there in the UK?

25

50

10

#19. During which decade was the first patient simulator invented?

1990s

1960s

1900s

#20. What does CD stand for in relation to cell sorting?

Cluster of differentiation

Common dominant

Class distinction

#21. Which of the following is an unlikely a way that a pathogen can acquire antimicrobial resistance?

On its own through evolution

Exchanging DNA with another microorganism

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

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

ADHD

Narcolepsy

#23. What type of field does MRI scanner use?

Magnetic field

Electrical field

Gravitaional field

#24. Which of these does NOT use ionising radiation?

Chest X-ray

LASER surgery

CT scan

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

Sometimes

No

Yes

#26. How many clinical scientists are there in the UK?

10 000

25 000

>50 000

#27. Which of these are an example of a white blood cell?

Lymphocyte

Albumin

Platelet

#28. What is the largest chromosome in a human cell?

Chromosome 54

Chromosome X

Chromosome 1

#29. What is the name of the piece of equipment used to deliver photon radiotherapy?

CT scanner

Linear Accelerator

Ultrasound scanner

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

To ensure the patient and donor are compatible

A and B

To prevent the kidney being rejected

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