Frequently Asked Questions

Bolus is a comprehensive question bank designed specifically for FRCEM SBA preparation. We provide original, non-AI generated MCQ SBA questions written by FRCEM-qualified emergency physicians, with detailed explanations and references.

Bolus is primarily designed for the FRCEM SBA (Royal College of Emergency Medicine). Because its questions test core emergency medicine knowledge in the Single Best Answer format, it is also a useful resource for other emergency medicine membership and board examinations that use a similar format.

All questions are written by qualified emergency physicians who have successfully passed their FRCEM exams. Each question is reviewed by at least one other question writer to ensure consistency and accuracy before it is published on the question bank.

Yes! Bolus is fully optimised for mobile and tablet use, making it easy to practice questions between cases or on the go. Mock mode works best on desktop/laptop to better simulate exam conditions.

Bolus has over 900 original Single Best Answer questions covering the breadth of the FRCEM SBA curriculum, with new questions added regularly. Every question is written and peer-reviewed by FRCEM-qualified emergency physicians.

Yes. Bolus includes over 100 quick reference articles covering high-yield topics. These are concise summaries of key information attached to question explanations, designed for rapid revision of the most important concepts.

Bolus costs £49 for 3 months of full access to 1000+ original SBA questions, mock exams, detailed referenced explanations, and full progress tracking.

Question Mode lets you practice at your own pace with immediate feedback after each question. It's perfect for learning and focused topic revision.

Mock Mode simulates the real exam format. You answer all of the questions before seeing any results, helping you build exam stamina and assess your readiness. We recommend using it in exam conditions and timing yourself.

Yes! You can select specific topics for focused practice. By default, all topics are selected, but you can customise this in the topic selection menu.

Summary statistics are available showing your overall progress on the menu page. You can also review detailed statistics by topic on the Statistics page.

Yes, you can reset your progress on the Statistics page. This allows you to re-answer all questions. Previous attempts are saved and persist in your statistics.

Questions are rated based on how other users have answered them. "Below average" = easiest third, "average" = middle third, "above average" = hardest third. Questions need a minimum number of attempts before they're included in this system.

You can flag difficult questions for later review. Access them via the Flagged Questions page where you can review, re-attempt, or unflag them.

Yes, your progress is automatically saved if you need to stop partway through. However, we recommend completing mocks in one sitting, ideally under exam conditions, to best simulate the real experience.

Yes, your most recent mock test remains available for review. Use the "Review last mock test" option to go back through your answers and explanations.

Q10 is a quick-fire 10-question mode designed for revision on the go. It's perfect for squeezing in practice between cases or on a break, covering random or topic-specific questions with immediate feedback.

Yes. Bolus offers curated mock papers carefully designed to mirror the topic distribution and difficulty level of the actual FRCEM SBA exam, with more on the way. You can also build custom mocks choosing your own number of questions and topics.