Question 1 |
Complications of massive transfusion, and their management.
(Haematology and Oncology) - Pass rate 71%; highest mark ? .
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Question 2 |
The utility of the EEG and of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEPs) in the ICU.
(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 29%; highest mark ? .
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Question 3 |
Femoral vein anatomy for central line insertion
(Equipment and Procedures) - Pass rate 58%; highest mark ? .
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Question 4 |
Intracranial pressure as a therapeutic target
(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 61%; highest mark ? .
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Question 5 |
Plasmapheresis: indications, advantages, disadvantages. "Critically evaluate".
(Renal Failure and Dialysis) - Pass rate 48%; highest mark ? .
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Question 6 |
Cardioversion: "critically evaluate" its use in the ICU
(Cardiology) - Pass rate 29%; highest mark ? .
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Question 7 |
Inotropes in resuscitation of septic shock: comparison of adrenaline, dopamine and dobutamine.
(Infectious Disease Antibiotics and Sepsis) - Pass rate 42%; highest mark ? .
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Question 8 |
Approach to the haemodynamically unstable cardiac surgical patient
(Cardiothoracic Intensive Care) - Pass rate 81%; highest mark ? .
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Question 9 |
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the ICU.
(Miscellaneous Topics) - Pass rate 81%; highest mark ? .
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Question 10 |
"What's That Rash?"
(Miscellaneous Topics) - Pass rate 13%; highest mark ? .
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Question 11 |
Outline the circulatory and respiratory changes that occur after birth.
(Neonatal and Paediatric Problems) - Pass rate 65%; highest mark ? .
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Question 12 |
Critical Care Outreach and the Medical Emergency Team (MET)
(Administration and Data Management) - Pass rate 58%; highest mark ? .
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Question 13 |
Definitions: sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV.
(Statistics and Interpretation of Evidence) - Pass rate 90%; highest mark ? .
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Question 14 |
Diagnostic approach to hyponatremia, and an approach to sodium replacement.
(Electrolytes and Fluids) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark ? .
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Question 15 |
A comparison of circuit humidification techniques: HME vs. water bath humidifier.
(Equipment and Procedures) - Pass rate 81%; highest mark ? .
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Question 16 |
Management of the unsecured aneurysm in subarachnoid haemorrhage: coiling vs. clipping.
(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 68%; highest mark ? .
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Question 17 |
Assessment of acid-base compensation: Boston and Copenhagen methods
(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 58%; highest mark ? .
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Question 18 |
Paediatric airway management
(Neonatal and Paediatric Problems) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark ? .
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Question 19 |
Refeeding syndrome
(Endocrinology Metabolism and Nutrition) - Pass rate 71%; highest mark ? .
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Question 20 |
Evaluation of aortic dissection: which modality is better for diagnosis of aortic injuries.
(Cardiothoracic Intensive Care) - Pass rate 74%; highest mark ? .
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Question 21 |
Clearance of the C-spine in the unconscious patient
(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 48%; highest mark ? .
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Question 22 |
Role of the LMA in the ICU.
(Airway Management) - Pass rate 77%; highest mark ? .
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Question 23 |
Glycaemic control in critical illness.
(Endocrinology Metabolism and Nutrition) - Pass rate 61%; highest mark ? .
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Question 24 |
Definitions of terms relevant to the monitoring of pressure
(Equipment and Procedures) - Pass rate 48%; highest mark ? .
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Question 25 |
Pancytopenia: differential diagnosis thereof.
(Haematology and Oncology) - Pass rate 81%; highest mark ? .
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Question 26 |
Palliative care in the ICU.
(Communication and Ethics) - Pass rate 48%; highest mark ? .
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Question 27 |
Lung biopsy: specifically, indications for open lung biopsy
(Respiratory Medicine and Mechanical Ventilation) - Pass rate 58%; highest mark ? .
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Question 28 |
Interpretation of deranged LFTs (or, "why is this alcoholic unconscious?")
(Gastroenterology and Hepatology) - Pass rate 61%; highest mark ? .
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Question 29 |
Prevention of acute renal failure (contrast-induced nephropathy) in AAA repair.
(Renal Failure and Dialysis) - Pass rate 39%; highest mark ? .
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Question 30 |
Another game of "Name That ECG Abnormality"
(Cardiology) - Pass rate 52%; highest mark ? .
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