Free CASPer Practice Test: 3 Timed Scenarios

Question 1: I would treat the observations as a possible immediate safety concern without claiming to have diagnosed impairment. I would promptly alert an appropriate senior clinician or the responsible operating-room lead using the hospital's process, describe what I observed, and ask for an urgent safety assessment. As a student, I would not try to take over the procedure or make unsupported accusations. The patient needs qualified people to respond now.

Question 2: With the appropriate senior clinician involved, I would raise the concern calmly and factually: “I noticed trembling and an alcohol-like smell, and I am concerned about safety.” I would avoid announcing a diagnosis or accusing the surgeon in front of uninvolved people. I would not delay the urgent safety response while trying to resolve it privately. Afterward, I would follow the institution's process and avoid discussing the allegation with peers.

Review: Does your answer identify the urgent concern, a qualified person to involve, and your role limits? Avoid diagnosing someone from a few observations or presenting this exercise as clinical guidance.

Question 1: I would thank Sarah for explaining and speak privately about what support and availability are realistic. I would acknowledge the difficulty without asking for unnecessary personal details or promising to keep all work concerns from the group. I would ask what task information she is comfortable sharing so that we can plan without exposing the family situation.

Question 2: I would help identify the unfinished work and agree on a manageable handoff or revised contribution. We should consider the other members' capacity rather than quietly assigning them all of Sarah's tasks. If an extension or scope change is needed, I would involve the instructor with a factual account and appropriate permission for personal context. I would check progress before the deadline instead of assuming the conversation alone fixes the problem.

Review: Look for both empathy and a workable plan. Compare your disclosure decision with the confidentiality exercises.

Question 1: I would first question whether the proposed sale is permitted and clinically appropriate. As a volunteer, I cannot decide that different treatments are equivalent or that donated medication can be resold. I would raise the idea with the responsible clinical and donation leads, asking about the donation conditions, patient needs, available alternatives, and relevant constraints. Helping more people is a consideration, but headcount alone does not establish a safe or fair option.

Question 2: I would ask the authorized team to assess the options using qualified clinical advice and the donation terms. They could seek input about patient needs through appropriate channels without exposing private records. If a sale is not permitted, we should consider legitimate ways to improve access instead. I would help communicate the actual decision within my role, avoiding promises about treatment availability before the team confirms them.

Review: Did you check the premise before choosing between 10 and 50 people? Explain authority, feasibility, and the criteria for a decision rather than prescribing or reallocating treatment yourself.