MSRA Comprehensive MSRA 2

Question 1

The MSRA is composed of which two papers?

Accepted Answer

Professional Dilemmas and Clinical Problem Solving

Answer

The MSRA consists of the Professional Dilemmas (SJT) paper and the Clinical Problem Solving (CPS) paper.

Question 2

A patient presents with a sudden, severe, thunderclap headache reaching maximum intensity within seconds. What is the most important diagnosis to exclude?

Accepted Answer

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

Answer

A thunderclap headache peaking instantly is the classic presentation of subarachnoid haemorrhage and must be excluded urgently.

Question 3

In the Professional Dilemmas paper, what is the primary principle that should guide most answers?

Accepted Answer

Patient safety and welfare

Answer

Patient safety is the overriding priority that should guide situational judgement responses.

Question 4

A 65-year-old smoker presents with haemoptysis, weight loss, and a persistent cough. What is the most appropriate initial investigation?

Accepted Answer

Chest X-ray

Answer

A chest X-ray is the appropriate first-line investigation for suspected lung cancer before further imaging.

Question 5

You notice a colleague appears to smell of alcohol while on duty. What is the most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Discreetly raise your concern with a senior or supervisor

Answer

Patient safety requires escalating the concern appropriately to a senior, while handling it discreetly and professionally.

MSRA Exam (Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment) Practice Test

MSRA Exam (Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment) Practice Test

MSRA Comprehensive MSRA 2