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Exam Solution
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Review and Pretest FCCS 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED CO
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MPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (5CFDB) zm zm zm zm zm
QUESTION 1 zm
Which of the following parameters may be a late sign of cardiovascular disturbance si
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gnaling failure of the compensatory mechanisms?
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A. Tachycardia
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B. Bradycardia
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C. Hypotension
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D. Hypertension
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ANSWER
C
QUESTION 2 zm
Investigative tests should be based on the patient's history and physical examination
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as well as on previous tests. Which of the following is one of the most important indic
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ators of critical illness?
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A. Respiratory acidosis
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B. Metabolic acidosis
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C. Elevated creatinine
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D. Hyponatremia
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ANSWER
B
QUESTION 3 zm
Which of the following anatomic features is most likely to contribute to difficulty in m
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aintaining a patent airway in a supine patient?
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A. Edentulous mandible
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B. Posteriorly displaced tongue
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, C. Deviated nasal septum
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D. Anteriorly displaced thyroid cartilage
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ANSWER
B
QUESTION 4 zm
Which of the following would not be an expected laboratory finding associated with p
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reeclampsia?
A. Alanine aminotransferase level of 60 U/L
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B. Normal glucose level
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C. Decreased fibrinogen level
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D. Normal bilirubin level
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ANSWER
C
QUESTION 5 zm
Hyponatremia - indications for 3% NS? zm zm zm zm zm
ANSWER
Seizures or AMS zm zm
QUESTION 6 zm
What speed/rate can Na be correct in hyponatremia?
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ANSWER
8 mEq/24 hours
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QUESTION 7 zm
43 yo m with hx of CAD comes with left hemiparesis x 1 hour. CT shows no bleed. Wh
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at do we do?
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ANSWER
Administer TPA/TNK zm
QUESTION 8 zm
Exam Solution
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Review and Pretest FCCS 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED CO
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QUESTION 1 zm
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gnaling failure of the compensatory mechanisms?
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A. Tachycardia
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B. Bradycardia
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C. Hypotension
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D. Hypertension
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ANSWER
C
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Investigative tests should be based on the patient's history and physical examination
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as well as on previous tests. Which of the following is one of the most important indic
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ators of critical illness?
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A. Respiratory acidosis
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B. Metabolic acidosis
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C. Elevated creatinine
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D. Hyponatremia
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ANSWER
B
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Which of the following anatomic features is most likely to contribute to difficulty in m
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aintaining a patent airway in a supine patient?
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A. Edentulous mandible
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B. Posteriorly displaced tongue
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D. Anteriorly displaced thyroid cartilage
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ANSWER
B
QUESTION 4 zm
Which of the following would not be an expected laboratory finding associated with p
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reeclampsia?
A. Alanine aminotransferase level of 60 U/L
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B. Normal glucose level
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C. Decreased fibrinogen level
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D. Normal bilirubin level
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ANSWER
C
QUESTION 5 zm
Hyponatremia - indications for 3% NS? zm zm zm zm zm
ANSWER
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QUESTION 6 zm
What speed/rate can Na be correct in hyponatremia?
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ANSWER
8 mEq/24 hours
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QUESTION 7 zm
43 yo m with hx of CAD comes with left hemiparesis x 1 hour. CT shows no bleed. Wh
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at do we do?
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ANSWER
Administer TPA/TNK zm
QUESTION 8 zm
