Question 1
A 24-year-old woman attends with a 2-day history of dysuria and increased urinary frequency. She is otherwise well, afebrile and not pregnant. In a PLAB 2 history-taking station, which set of features would most strongly point to an uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection rather than pyelonephritis?
Correct Answer:
Dysuria, frequency and suprapubic discomfort without fever or loin pain
Question 2
During a chest pain history station, a 58-year-old man describes central crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, lasting 40 minutes, with sweating and nausea. To complete a focused cardiac history before the management station, which single additional question is most important to ask?
Correct Answer:
Cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, hypertension and family history
Question 3
You are asked to interpret an ECG in a station. A 70-year-old man with chest pain has ST-segment elevation in leads II, III and aVF. Which coronary territory and management pathway does this most likely represent?
Correct Answer:
Inferior STEMI; activate the primary PCI pathway urgently
Question 4
In a venepuncture practical station using an anatomical arm model, after applying the tourniquet and cleaning the site, which step demonstrates correct and safe technique?
Correct Answer:
Insert the needle bevel-up at roughly 15 to 30 degrees over the selected vein
Question 5
A 30-year-old woman presents with a 3-week history of low mood, anhedonia and early-morning waking. To complete a focused depression history safely in a PLAB 2 station, which area must you always explore before closing the consultation?
Correct Answer:
Risk of self-harm and suicidal ideation
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