MSRA Basic MSRA Practice 2

Question 1

What does the MSRA primarily assess for entry into specialty training?

Accepted Answer

Clinical knowledge and professional judgement

Answer

The MSRA evaluates both clinical problem-solving and situational/professional judgement.

Question 2

Which two papers make up the MSRA?

Accepted Answer

Professional Dilemmas and Clinical Problem Solving

Answer

The MSRA consists of the Professional Dilemmas paper and the Clinical Problem Solving paper.

Question 3

The Professional Dilemmas paper is based on which framework?

Accepted Answer

Good Medical Practice and situational judgement

Answer

It tests application of GMC Good Medical Practice principles to workplace scenarios.

Question 4

In a 'rank the options' Professional Dilemmas item, what should guide your ordering?

Accepted Answer

Patient safety and professional appropriateness

Answer

Responses are ranked by how appropriate and safe each action is.

Question 5

What is the typical answer format for the Clinical Problem Solving paper?

Accepted Answer

Best-of-five and extended matching questions

Answer

CPS uses single best answer and extended matching question formats.

MSRA Exam (Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment) Practice Test