RCEM FRCEM Primary Examination - FRCEM Exam Practice Test
An 88 year old woman presents with haematemesis CT scan identifies a posterior ulcer of the superior part of the duodenum At what vertebral level would this be evident on the CT scan?
Correct Answer: A
A 50 year old man complains of pain and reduced movements of the shoulder joint after a fall. He is unable to initiate abduction of his arm Which muscle is most likely to be injured?
Correct Answer: A
A ten day old baby is brought in with purulent conjunctivitis. The gram stain of the purulent exudate did not show any organisms. Which bacteria is the most likely cause?
Correct Answer: B
A 25 year old woman sustains damage to the hypothalamus as a result of head injury This would most likely result in excess secretion of which hormone?
Correct Answer: B
A patient is in respiratory distress and you suspect left ventricular failure Which respiratory volume is most likely to be increased?
Correct Answer: D
A patient presents with an arrhythmia and as you are treating them you discuss with a student the depolarisation phase of the cardiac action potential Which change initiates this phase of the action potential?
Correct Answer: B
A 48 year old man presents to the ED with sudden onset, severe abdominal pain His CT shows pneumoretroperitoneum. Which of these structures is most likely to have perforated?
Correct Answer: A
A 23 year old man presents to the ED after cutting his wrist with a kitchen knife There is a wound on the flexor aspect of the wrist and you are concerned about median nerve injury.
Which examination of motor function would best test for damage to this nerve?
Which examination of motor function would best test for damage to this nerve?
Correct Answer: B
A 56 year old woman with hypothyroidism is found to have significant hypokalemia Which feature is most likely to be seen on her ECG?
Correct Answer: A