UCAT Situational Judgement Test #6

Question 1

Noemi, a junior doctor, is employed on a hospital ward that is unusually crowded today since a staff member is unwell. After lunch, she gets a call from the surgical team informing her that the day's surgeries are running behind schedule. They clarify that she must inform Harrold, the final patient on their list, that his procedure will be postponed until tomorrow and that they will put him first on the list for that day. Harrold's security is unaffected by this. Noemi is aware that Harrold has been quite nervous about the surgery and that this procedure is to remove a tumor. Harold is informed by her that his surgery will not take place today as she has been instructed to do so.
How appropriate are Noemi's subsequent responses in this circumstance?

To inform Harrold of the reasons why his surgery has been postponed until tomorrow, ask another medical student on the ward.

Accepted Answer

A very inappropriate thing to do

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Appropriate, but not ideal

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Inappropriate, but not awful

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A very appropriate thing to do

Question 2

Noemi, a junior doctor, is employed on a hospital ward that is unusually crowded today since a staff member is unwell. After lunch, she gets a call from the surgical team informing her that the day's surgeries are running behind schedule. They clarify that she must inform Harrold, the final patient on their list, that his procedure will be postponed until tomorrow and that they will put him first on the list for that day. Harrold's security is unaffected by this. Noemi is aware that Harrold has been quite nervous about the surgery and that this procedure is to remove a tumor. Harold is informed by her that his surgery will not take place today as she has been instructed to do so.
How appropriate are Noemi's subsequent responses in this circumstance?

Make a commitment to Harrold that she would find a way to make sure this procedure takes place today as originally scheduled.

Accepted Answer

A very inappropriate thing to do

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Appropriate, but not ideal

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Inappropriate, but not awful

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A very appropriate thing to do

Question 3

Noemi, a junior doctor, is employed on a hospital ward that is unusually crowded today since a staff member is unwell. After lunch, she gets a call from the surgical team informing her that the day's surgeries are running behind schedule. They clarify that she must inform Harrold, the final patient on their list, that his procedure will be postponed until tomorrow and that they will put him first on the list for that day. Harrold's security is unaffected by this. Noemi is aware that Harrold has been quite nervous about the surgery and that this procedure is to remove a tumor. Harold is informed by her that his surgery will not take place today as she has been instructed to do so.
How appropriate are Noemi's subsequent responses in this circumstance?

Inform Harrold that having the procedure delayed until tomorrow won't compromise his safety.

Accepted Answer

A very appropriate thing to do

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Appropriate, but not ideal

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Inappropriate, but not awful

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A very inappropriate thing to do

Question 4

Dental student Jeremy is participating in a clinical placement alongside Mark and Annie. They all get along. One morning, Annie tells Mark what Jeremy perceives to be an inappropriate joke. Even while Mark stays silent, he seems upset.
How suitable are Jeremy's responses to the following questions in this circumstance?

Apologize to Mark right away on Annie's behalf.

Accepted Answer

Appropriate, but not ideal

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Inappropriate, but not awful

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A very inappropriate thing to do

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A very appropriate thing to do

Question 5

Dental student Jeremy is participating in a clinical placement alongside Mark and Annie. They all get along. One morning, Annie tells Mark what Jeremy perceives to be an inappropriate joke. Even while Mark stays silent, he seems upset.
How suitable are Jeremy's responses to the following questions in this circumstance?

Later that day, discreetly discuss with Annie how her joke seemed to annoy Mark.

Accepted Answer

A very appropriate thing to do

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Appropriate, but not ideal

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Inappropriate, but not awful

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A very inappropriate thing to do

Question 6

A medical student named Danica is now doing a rotation at the emergency room. She is preparing to lead her next client into the consultation room. This client has a sprained ankle. Then she sees a tiny child, maybe three years old, pleading with his mother. He is obviously afraid and lost. There is no sign of his mother.
Which of the following reactions by Danica is most suitable in this circumstance?

Bring the boy to the playground, divert him with toys, and lead him there before returning to respond to the sprained ankle patient.

Accepted Answer

A very inappropriate thing to do

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Appropriate, but not ideal

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Inappropriate, but not awful

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A very appropriate thing to do

Question 7

A medical student named Danica is now doing a rotation at the emergency room. She is preparing to lead her next client into the consultation room. This client has a sprained ankle. Then she sees a tiny child, maybe three years old, pleading with his mother. He is obviously afraid and lost. There is no sign of his mother.
Which of the following reactions by Danica is most suitable in this circumstance?

Request that the front desk clerk take care of the lost boy so that Danica can attend to the patient with the sprained ankle.

Accepted Answer

Inappropriate, but not awful

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Appropriate, but not ideal

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A very inappropriate thing to do

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A very appropriate thing to do

Question 8

A medical student named Danica is now doing a rotation at the emergency room. She is preparing to lead her next client into the consultation room. This client has a sprained ankle. Then she sees a tiny child, maybe three years old, pleading with his mother. He is obviously afraid and lost. There is no sign of his mother.
Which of the following reactions by Danica is most suitable in this circumstance?

Once she has helped the missing boy, tell the patient with the sprained ankle that she will return to him as soon as possible.

Accepted Answer

A very appropriate thing to do

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Appropriate, but not ideal

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Inappropriate, but not awful

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A very inappropriate thing to do

Question 9

A medical student named Danica is now doing a rotation at the emergency room. She is preparing to lead her next client into the consultation room. This client has a sprained ankle. Then she sees a tiny child, maybe three years old, pleading with his mother. He is obviously afraid and lost. There is no sign of his mother.
Which of the following reactions by Danica is most suitable in this circumstance?

Reassure the boy that his mother will be found and comfort him.

Accepted Answer

A very appropriate thing to do

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Appropriate, but not ideal

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Inappropriate, but not awful

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A very inappropriate thing to do

Question 10

A medical student named Danica is now doing a rotation at the emergency room. She is preparing to lead her next client into the consultation room. This client has a sprained ankle. Then she sees a tiny child, maybe three years old, pleading with his mother. He is obviously afraid and lost. There is no sign of his mother.
Which of the following reactions by Danica is most suitable in this circumstance?

Ask of the patients if they have seen the boy's mother in the waiting area.

Accepted Answer

Appropriate, but not ideal

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Inappropriate, but not awful

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A very inappropriate thing to do

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A very appropriate thing to do