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 type of field does MRI scanner use?

Magnetic field

Electrical field

Gravitaional field

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

No

Sometimes

Yes

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

50

25

10

#4. 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

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

Chromosome X

Chromosome 54

Chromosome 1

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

11

32

9

#7. What is the name of the spiral-shaped organ of hearing?

Middle ear

Stapes

Cochlea

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

3,500

35

350

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

Exchanging DNA with another microorganism

On its own through evolution

#10. What does BiPAP stand for?

Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure

Bilevel Pressurised Airway Pump

Bilevel Pressure And Pulse

#11. What is the main role of red blood cells?

Fighting infection

Blood clotting

Transporting oxygen

#12. How many chromosomes does a human have?

44

42

46

#13. Name the new technology used by therapists to help people overcome their phobias?

Robotic spiders

Virtual Reality (VR) headsets

Medical cannabis

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

Class distinction

Common dominant

Cluster of differentiation

#15. What is Radiotherapy used to treat?

Fractures

Cancer

Migraines

#16. 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

#17. What kind of technology is capable of producing a whole range of materials including jewellery, drug delivery formulations and chocolate?

A modified microwave

An electric car

A 3D printer

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

Ultrasound scanner

Linear Accelerator

CT scanner

#19. Where is St Georges Univeristy of London?

South West London

North London

Central London

#20. 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

#21. What does FACS stand for?

Flow Activated Cell Aorting

Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting

Fabulous Activated Cell Sorting

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

1900s

1990s

1960s

#23. Which type of blood cells make antibodies?

Lymphocytes

Phagocytes

Platelets

#24. When was the first IVF baby born?

1984

1978

1992

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

CT scan

LASER surgery

Chest X-ray

#26. 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)

Myelitis

Bronchitis

Tinnitus

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

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

ADHD

Narcolepsy

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

25 000

10 000

>50 000

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

0.5 to 4Hz (cycles per second)

8 to 13Hz (cycles per second)

4 to 8Hz (cycles per second)

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

18

21

16

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