Tutorial session

Question 1

Which of the following disciplines focuses on the study of organisms
IMMUNOLOGY
HAEMATOLOGY
BIOCHEMISTRY
MICROBIOLOGY
CELLULAR PATHOLOGY

Answer 1

Microbiology

Question 2

which of the following biochemical tests is NOT considered part of a routine renal profile
K+
Ca2+
HCO3-
Na+
Cl-

Answer 2

Ca2+

Question 3

An ELISA is used to detect the hCG hormone in which test?
Infection
Pregnancy
Burns
Diabetics

Answer 3

Pregnancy

Question 4

Normal adult haemoglobin(HbA) consists of the following globin chain structure:
2α 2β,
2β 2γ
2α 2γ
2δ 2α
2β 2δ

Answer 4

2α 2β,

Question 5

A patient pathway, for the patient is a term used to describe what?

Answer 5

The different steps on a patients’ healthcare journey

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT required to practice as a Biomedical Scientists:
Work Experience
A period of work-based training in an approved laboratory
Completion of a portfolio of competence
Degree in biomedical science or equivalent
Registration with the HCPC

Answer 6

Work Experience

Question 7

Processing patient data is what for a hospital organisation?
Helpful
Vital
Pointless
Damaging

Answer 7

Vital

Question 8

Diabetes is a condition where….
All of the above
The pancreas does not produce any insulin
The insulin that is produced doesn’t function properly
The amount of glucose within the blood is too high because the body cannot use it properly
The pancreas does not produce enough insulin

Answer 8

All of the above

Question 9

The most common causes of cancer death worldwide are:
Oesophageal, pancreatic, uterine, Kidney
Heart, Lung, liver, and spleen
Lung, liver, stomach, and bowel
Lung, female breast, bowel, and prostate
None of the above

Answer 9

Lung, female breast, bowel, and prostate

Question 10

The most accurate definition of disease would be:
A disorder or malfunction of the mind or body which destroys good health
The symbol of economic prosperity
A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing
A state of body and mind in a balanced condition

Answer 10

A disorder or malfunction of the mind or body which destroys good health

Question 11

Cardiovascular disease includes;
Coronary Heath disease
Heart attack
Stroke
Angina
All of the above

Answer 11

All of the above

Question 12

A persons risk of developing cancer depends on many factors these include:
Age
Genetics
All listed answers
Exposure to risk factors

Answer 12

All listed answers

Question 13

The main categories of degenerative disease include:
Cancer
Diseases of skeletal and muscular tissues
All of the above
Disease of nervous tissue

Answer 13

All of the above

Question 14

Which one of the following statements is true about Type 2 Diabetes:
If untreated can cause very serious health problems
Shows an association with age and being overweight
The insulin is there but not working properly
There is not enough insulin
All listed answers

Answer 14

All listed answers

Question 15

An infectious disease which is always present in a population is called:
Endemic
Pandemic
Epidemic
Pathology
Epidemiology

Answer 15

Endemic

Question 16

What is prevalence?

Answer 16

The total number of cases of disease existing in a population

Question 17

People living with diabetes may have long-term complications such as :
Neuropathy
All listed answers
Retinopathy
Nephropathy

Answer 17

All listed answers

Question 18

Which of the following antibodies are mainly found in the mucosal surfaces?
IgD
IgA
IgE
IgG

Answer 18

IgA

Question 19

Which of the following cell produce antibodies:
Platelets
Macrophages
T cells
Plasma cells
Neutrophils

Answer 19

Plasma cells

Question 20

Which statement best describes the application of electrophoresis?
Electrophoresis is used to multiply molecules
Electrophoresis is used to combine molecules
Electrophoresis is used to compare molecules
Electrophoresis is used to separate molecules
Electrophoresis is used to amplify molecules

Answer 20

Electrophoresis is used to separate molecules

Question 21

How are compound separated in HPLC?
On the basis of charge only
On the basis of size and charge
On the basis of cell surface antigens
On the basis of size only

Answer 21

On the basis of size and charge

Question 22

Practising Biomedical Scientist are expected to complete
Continuing proficient dual training
Continued professional departmental training
Continuing proficient development
Continuing professional development

Answer 22

Continuing professional development

Question 23

Which of the following links smoking and cardiovascular disease is true?
Smokers increase the risk of having heart disease or a stroke
Smoking increases the concentration of blood cholesterol
All of the above
None of the above

Answer 23

All of the above

Question 24

Which of the following is not an example of a physical disease?
Mental Health condition
Leprosy
Cancer
HIV

Answer 24

Mental Health condition