PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) Sample Questions Set-147
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Question: A 28 years old woman at 39 weeks gestation is in labor. She develops abdominal pain and HR=125 bpm, BP=100/42mmHg, temp=37.2C and saturation=99%. Exam: lower abdomen is exquisitely tender. CTG=prv normal, now showing reduced variability and late deceleration develops with slow recovery. She has had 1 prv LSCS for a breech baby. Choose the most appropriate CS complication for this lady?
a. Endometritis
b. UTI
c. Urinary tract injury
d. Pleurisy
e. Uterine rupture
Answer: (e)
Question: An 8 months infant presented with FTT and constipation. Examination: large tongue and fam hx of prolonged neonatal jaundice. What is the most likely dx?
a. Downs syndrome
b. Fragile X syndrome
c. Praderwilli syndrome
d. DiGeorge syndrome
e. Congenital hypothyroidism
Answer: (e)
Question: A 3m infant has presented with recurrent infections. He has abnormal facies and CXR shows absent thymic shadow. What is the most likely dx?
a. Downs syndrome
b. Fragile X syndrome
c. DiGeorge syndrome
d. Marfans syndrome
Answer: (c)
Question: A 30 years old man presents with a deep penetrating knife wound. He said he had TT when he left school. What will you do for him now?
a. Human Ig only
b. Human Ig and TT
c. Full course of tetanus vaccine only
d. Human Ig and full course of tetanus vaccine
e. Antibiotic
Answer: (b)
Question: A 32 years old previously healthy woman has developed pain and swelling of both knees and ankles with a nodular rash over her shins. As part of the investigation a CXR has been performed. What is the single most likely CXR appearance?
a. Apical granuloma
b. Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy
c. Lobar consolidation
d. Pleural effusion
e. Reticular shadowing in the bases
Answer: (b)
Question: A neonate’s CXR shows a double bubble sign. Exam: low set ears, flat occiput. What is the most likely dx?
a. Downs syndrome
b. Fragile X syndrome
c. Turner’s syndrome
d. DiGeorge syndrome
Answer: (a)
Question: A 19 years old boy complains of itching on the site of insect bite. What is the single most appropriate management?
a. Penicillin oral
b. Doxycycline oral
c. Oral antihistamine
d. Oral ciprofloxacin
e. Reassurance
Answer: (c)
Question: A man presents with scrotal swelling, the swelling is cystic and is non-tender. It is located in the upper pole of the posterior part of the testis. What is the most likely dx?
a. Epididymal cyst
b. Testicular ca
c. Hydrocele
d. Teratoma
e. Testicular torsion
Answer: (a)
Question: A young footballer has collapsed during a game. During initial evaluation: RR=14/min, pulse=88 bpm, BP=110/70mmHg. He seems to be sweating and muttering some incomprehensible words. What is the most imp next step?
a. CT
b. MRI
c. Blood sugar
d. Body temp
e. IV fluids
Answer: (c)
Question: A 45 years old waitress complains of pelvic pain which worsens pre-menstrually and on standing and walking. She also complains of post-coital ache. Select the most likely cause leading to her symptoms?
a. PID
b. Endometriosis
c. Pelvic congestion syndrome
d. Adenomyosis
e. Premature ovarian failure
Answer: (c)
These questions cover various aspects of medical knowledge, clinical reasoning, and professional skills. Remember to refer to the PLAB exam syllabus and guidelines for a comprehensive understanding of the exam content and format.
The PLAB test is a prerequisite for international medical graduates who want to practise medicine in the UK. Passing both parts of the exam is also a requirement. To receive a licence to practise medicine in the UK after passing the exam, you might need to complete additional exams, such as the GMC registration process and securing a job offer or training placement.
In order to practise medicine in the United Kingdom, international medical graduates must pass the PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) exam. The General Medical Council (GMC), which oversees medical practitioners in the UK, is in charge of administering it.
The PLAB exam is divided into two parts:
PLAB Part 1: This written, multiple-choice exam gauges your knowledge and comprehension of clinical practise and medical principles. It has 180 single-best-answer questions and covers a variety of subjects, such as surgery, psychiatry, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and more. The PLAB Part 1 exam is available in many different nations.
PLAB Part 2: This practical test evaluates your clinical abilities, communication abilities, and ethical standards. There are 18 situations in all, all of them take place in the UK and include interacting with fictitious patients. Your capacity to gather data, generate accurate diagnoses, and create treatment plans is evaluated by the examiners.
You must fulfil specific requirements, such as holding a primary medical certification recognised by the GMC and possessing the appropriate English language proficiency, in order to be qualified to take the PLAB exam. The GMC's website should be checked for the most recent and comprehensive qualifying requirements.
A strong foundation in clinical expertise and medical knowledge is necessary for PLAB exam preparation. Many applicants prepare by combining self-study, books, online sources, and practise tests. Additionally, a number of for-profit businesses provide training programmes and resources created expressly for the PLAB exam.