BMAT Case Studies & Practical Application 4

Question 1

A BMAT maths problem gives a population that grows by 10% each year. Starting at 1000, what is the population after 3 years?

Accepted Answer

1331

Answer

Population = 1000 × 1.1³ = 1000 × 1.331 = 1331.

Question 2

A clinical vignette describes a 60-year-old smoker with haemoptysis, weight loss, and a lung mass on imaging. Which investigation should be prioritized?

Accepted Answer

CT-guided biopsy for histological diagnosis

Answer

A suspected lung malignancy requires tissue biopsy for histological typing to guide staging and treatment planning.

Question 3

In an ethics scenario, a competent adult patient refuses a life-saving blood transfusion citing religious beliefs. What should the doctor do?

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal after confirming capacity, documenting the decision

Answer

A competent adult has the legal and ethical right to refuse treatment even if it results in death; the doctor must confirm capacity and document the informed refusal.

Question 4

A graph shows enzyme activity peaking at pH 7.4 and dropping sharply above or below. Which enzyme is most likely being described in a body-temperature assay?

Accepted Answer

A typical human blood enzyme such as catalase

Answer

An enzyme optimally active at pH 7.4 (physiological blood pH) and body temperature is consistent with enzymes found in blood, such as catalase.

Question 5

A BMAT physics problem describes a transformer with 500 primary turns and 100 secondary turns connected to 230 V AC. What is the output voltage?

Accepted Answer

46 V

Answer

Output voltage = (secondary turns / primary turns) × input voltage = (100/500) × 230 = 46 V.

BMAT - Assessment Practice Test

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BMAT Case Studies & Practical Application 4