MSRA Basic MSRA Practice 3

Question 1

Which specialty recruitment commonly uses the MSRA as part of selection?

Accepted Answer

GP Specialty Training

Answer

GP training has used the MSRA for selection, alongside several other specialties.

Question 2

In Clinical Problem Solving, a question describes typical symptoms then asks for the most likely diagnosis. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Choose the single best fit for the whole presentation

Answer

Best-of-five items require the single most likely answer for the full clinical picture.

Question 3

A patient asks you to keep a diagnosis secret from their family. What governs your response?

Accepted Answer

Patient confidentiality and capacity

Answer

Competent adults' confidentiality must be respected unless an override applies.

Question 4

Extended matching questions in CPS require you to:

Accepted Answer

Match a stem to the best option from a longer list

Answer

EMQs provide a themed option list and you select the best match for each stem.

Question 5

Time management is critical in the MSRA mainly because:

Accepted Answer

There are many questions in a limited time

Answer

The volume of questions relative to time makes pacing essential.

MSRA Exam (Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment) Practice Test