| Question 1 |
Complications attributed to the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit
(Cardiothoracic Intensive Care) - Pass rate 22%; highest mark 7.2 .
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| Question 2 |
Cachexia: a definition, risk factors, and consequences.
(Endocrinology Metabolism and Nutrition) - Pass rate 40%; highest mark 7.5 .
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| Question 3.1 |
Pyroglutamic acidosis mixed with a NAGMA.
(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 96%; highest mark 9.0 .
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| Question 3.2 |
Causes of metabolic alkalosis- resolution of a chronic respiratory acidosis.
(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 96%; highest mark 9.0 .
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| Question 3.3 |
Normal anion gap metabolic acidosis due to a toluene-induced Type 1 (distal) RTA.
(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 96%; highest mark 9.0 .
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| Question 4 |
Clearance of the C-spine in the unconscious patient
(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 33%; highest mark 7.0 .
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| Question 5.1 |
Hypoosmolar hyponatremia: thiazide-associated hyponatremia
(Electrolytes and Fluids) - Pass rate 76%; highest mark 8.0 .
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| Question 5.2 |
Managemnt of hyponatremia: osmotic demyelination syndrome
(Electrolytes and Fluids) - Pass rate 76%; highest mark 8.0 .
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| Question 6.1 |
Another game of "Name That ECG Abnormality"
(Cardiology) - Pass rate 93%; highest mark 9.7 .
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| Question 6.2 |
Another game of "Name That ECG Abnormality"
(Cardiology) - Pass rate 93%; highest mark 9.7 .
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| Question 6.3 |
Another game of "Name That ECG Abnormality"
(Cardiology) - Pass rate 93%; highest mark 9.7 .
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| Question 6.4 |
Another game of "Name That ECG Abnormality"
(Cardiology) - Pass rate 93%; highest mark 9.7 .
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| Question 7 |
Respiratory failure in children
(Neonatal and Paediatric Problems) - Pass rate 58%; highest mark 8.0 .
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| Question 8 |
Fire safety in the ICU: specifically, how would you manage an evacuation?
(Administration and Data Management) - Pass rate 67%; highest mark 7.5 .
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| Question 9.1 |
Metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation.
(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 85%; highest mark 8.5 .
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| Question 9.2 |
ABG interpretation in pregnancy - respiratory acidosis following a caesarian.
(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 85%; highest mark 8.5 .
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| Question 10 |
Cardiac biomarkers: specifically, critically evaluate the use of troponin.
(Cardiology) - Pass rate 44%; highest mark 6.6 .
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| Question 11 |
Assessment of extubation readiness: a case of "at-risk" extubation
(Airway Management) - Pass rate 80%; highest mark 9.0 .
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| Question 12 |
Enteral vs parenteral nutrition; specifically in the context of pancreatitis
(Endocrinology Metabolism and Nutrition) - Pass rate 56%; highest mark 9.0 .
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| Question 13 |
Acute supportive management for stroke in the ICU
(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 56%; highest mark 8.7 .
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| Question 14 |
Hypercapneic respiratory failure in a comatose fat man.
(Respiratory Medicine and Mechanical Ventilation) - Pass rate 40%; highest mark 8.0 .
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| Question 15.1 |
"What's Wrong With These Coags?" - Reversal of warfarin anticoagulation
(Haematology and Oncology) - Pass rate 91%; highest mark 9.7 .
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| Question 15.2 |
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura or the differential diagnosis thereof
(Haematology and Oncology) - Pass rate 91%; highest mark 9.7 .
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| Question 16 |
Indications for dialysis in the ICU; strategies to optimise solute clearance.
(Renal Failure and Dialysis) - Pass rate 96%; highest mark 9.5 .
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| Question 17 |
Causes of respiratory failure: differential diagnosis of ARDS
(Respiratory Medicine and Mechanical Ventilation) - Pass rate 38%; highest mark 7.4 .
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| Question 18 |
Which antibiotic choice would be appropriate (abdominal catastrophe)
(Infectious Disease Antibiotics and Sepsis) - Pass rate 87%; highest mark 8.7 .
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| Question 19 |
Fluid resuscitation for septic shock
(Infectious Disease Antibiotics and Sepsis) - Pass rate 29%; highest mark 8.0 .
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| Question 20 |
Causes of shock in a trauma patient. Also, use of TTE in assessment of shock states.
(Trauma, Burns, Drowning) - Pass rate 60%; highest mark 8.2 .
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| Question 21 |
The Thrombophilic Screen: Factor V Leiden
(Haematology and Oncology) - Pass rate 58%; highest mark 8.7 .
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| Question 22.1 |
Polyuria following traumatic brain injury. What has caused it?
(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 100%; highest mark 9.6 .
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| Question 22.2 |
Causes of lactic acidosis in sepsis
(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 100%; highest mark 9.6 .
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| Question 22.3 |
Causes of metabolic acidosis - toxic alcohol ingestion
(Acid-Base Disorders) - Pass rate 100%; highest mark 96 .
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| Question 23 |
Definitions: Risk ratio, NNT, P-value and confidence interval.
(Statistics and Interpretation of Evidence) - Pass rate 71%; highest mark 9.7 .
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| Question 24 |
Supportive management of the cardiac arrest survivor
(Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation) - Pass rate 71%; highest mark 9.0 .
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| Question 25 |
Malaria: diagnosis, management and complications
(Infectious Disease Antibiotics and Sepsis) - Pass rate 82%; highest mark 9.2 .
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| Question 26.1 |
Physical signs of cerebellar disease: only head signs, please.
(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark 9.7 .
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| Question 26.2 |
Examination of the cranial nerves: localisation of a midbrain lesion by CN III palsy.
(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark 9.7 .
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| Question 26.3 |
Cardiovascular physical examination: 4 causes of an apical diastolic murmur
(Cardiology) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark 9.7 .
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| Question 26.4 |
Care for the post-pneumonectomy patient: differentials of a silent hemithorax.
(Cardiothoracic Intensive Care) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark 9.7 .
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| Question 27.1 |
The heat and moisture exchange filter (HME)
(Equipment and Procedures) - Pass rate 38%; highest mark 7.0 .
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| Question 27.2 |
Dual lumen endotracheal tube - indications for use.
(Equipment and Procedures) - Pass rate 38%; highest mark 7.0 .
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| Question 27.3 |
The Passy-Muir Valve- contraindications to its use.
(Equipment and Procedures) - Pass rate 38%; highest mark 7.0 .
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| Question 28 |
Management of raised intracranial pressure. Also, risk factors for post-traumatic seizures.
(Neurology and Neurosurgery) - Pass rate 34%; highest mark 7.0 .
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| Question 29.1 |
"What's Wrong With These Coags?" - DIC following postpartum haemorrhage.
(Haematology and Oncology) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark 8.7 .
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| Question 29.2 |
Interpretation of deranged LFTs (or, "why is this alcoholic unconscious?")
(Gastroenterology and Hepatology) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark 8.7 .
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| Question 30.1 |
Base of skull fracture
(Trauma, Burns, Drowning) - Pass rate 93%; highest mark 9.0 .
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| Question 30.2 |
Clinical signs of fat embolism
(Trauma, Burns, Drowning) - Pass rate 93%; highest mark 9.0 .
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