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  2. CICM Primary Exam
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2016, Paper 1 SAQs
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Short Answer Questions in Order of Appearance
Question 1

Determinants of oxygen delivery to the tissues. 

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 61%; highest mark .

Question 2

Physiological effects of PEEP

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 29%; highest mark .

Question 3

West's zones of the lung

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 33%; highest mark .

Question 4

Factors that influence filtration across the glomerular basement membrane.

(Renal system) - Pass rate 38%; highest mark .

Question 5

Composition, formation and functions of bile. 

(Gastrointestinal System) - Pass rate 31%; highest mark .

Question 6

Structure and function of the platelet.

(Haematological system) - Pass rate 50%; highest mark .

Question 7

Physiological changes of pregnancy: cardiovascular

(Obstetrics) - Pass rate 62%; highest mark .

Question 8

Factors which influence renal drug clearance: drug characteristics

(Pharmacokinetics) - Pass rate 29%; highest mark .

Question 9

Principles of electrocardiography

(Principles of measurement and monitoring) - Pass rate 50%; highest mark .

Question 10

Pharmacology of anticoagulants: warfarin. 

(Haematological system) - Pass rate 61%; highest mark .

Question 11

Pharmacology of antiarrhythmics: amiodarone.

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 26%; highest mark .

Question 12

Speed of onset of neuromuscular blockade

(Musculoskeletal system) - Pass rate 38%; highest mark .

Question 13

Cardiovascular effects of changes in afterload: a sudden increase

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 21%; highest mark .

Question 14

Factors that influence intracranial pressure.

(Nervous system) - Pass rate 69%; highest mark .

Question 15

Structure and function of the alveolus.

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 52%; highest mark .

Question 16

Anatomy relevant to subclavian central venous line insertion.

(Procedural anatomy) - Pass rate 38%; highest mark .

Question 17

Physiology of the thyroid hormones. 

(Endocrine System) - Pass rate 40%; highest mark .

Question 18

Structure and function of the mitochondrion

(Cellular Physiology) - Pass rate 19%; highest mark .

Question 19

Methods of temperature measurement.

(Principles of measurement and monitoring) - Pass rate 36%; highest mark .

Question 20

Role of the liver in pharmacokinetics: hepatic clearance and Phase I/II reactions

(Pharmacokinetics) - Pass rate 62%; highest mark .

Question 21

Box and whisker plot

(Research methods and statistics) - Pass rate 62%; highest mark .

Question 22

Pharmacology of antibiotics: flucloxacillin vs. vancomycin

(Microbiology) - Pass rate 83%; highest mark .

Question 23

Pharmacology of antiemetics

(Gastrointestinal System) - Pass rate 52%; highest mark .

Question 24

Pharmacology of sedatives and general anaesthetics: midazolam vs. "ideal" agent

(Nervous system) - Pass rate 60%; highest mark .

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