PFCCS EXAM 2024/25 QUESTIONS WITH ALL
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Primary Survey (ABCDE) Answer - Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure
Cardiac tamponade symptom Answer - muffled heart sounds
In an acutely poisoned patient, gastric lavage carries the lowest risk of what
complication? Answer - hypernatremia
Complications of gastric lavage Answer - Aspiration
Esophageal or gastric perforation
desat during procedure
hyponatremia
water intoxication
Which is the most important indicator for avoiding alveolar overdistention and
barotrauma Answer - Peak inspiratory pressure
With carbon monoxide poisoning, pulse ox reading should be interpreted how?
Answer - Higher than the true value
, Infants presenting with cardiomegaly and cardiac shock symptoms should be
started on what? Answer - Prostaglandin E1
Greatest risk for iatrogenic injury or death during transport? Answer -
Communication errors?
DIRECT stands for Answer - Detection
Intervention
Reassessment
Effective communication
Teamwork
Moderate sedation drug for hypotensive patient Answer - ketamine
Drugs to be avoided with hypotensive patients Answer - Versed
Ativan
pentobarbital
propofol
Patient in shock with 60 ml/kg on board, epi and dopamine. Next step for drug
choice? Answer - Nitroprusside b/c shorter half-life than milrinone and
therefore more appropriate for short-term use
Greatest risk of acquiring a nosocomial infection Answer - TPN through a
central line
Obstruction of CSF symptoms Answer - Bradycardia
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Primary Survey (ABCDE) Answer - Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure
Cardiac tamponade symptom Answer - muffled heart sounds
In an acutely poisoned patient, gastric lavage carries the lowest risk of what
complication? Answer - hypernatremia
Complications of gastric lavage Answer - Aspiration
Esophageal or gastric perforation
desat during procedure
hyponatremia
water intoxication
Which is the most important indicator for avoiding alveolar overdistention and
barotrauma Answer - Peak inspiratory pressure
With carbon monoxide poisoning, pulse ox reading should be interpreted how?
Answer - Higher than the true value
, Infants presenting with cardiomegaly and cardiac shock symptoms should be
started on what? Answer - Prostaglandin E1
Greatest risk for iatrogenic injury or death during transport? Answer -
Communication errors?
DIRECT stands for Answer - Detection
Intervention
Reassessment
Effective communication
Teamwork
Moderate sedation drug for hypotensive patient Answer - ketamine
Drugs to be avoided with hypotensive patients Answer - Versed
Ativan
pentobarbital
propofol
Patient in shock with 60 ml/kg on board, epi and dopamine. Next step for drug
choice? Answer - Nitroprusside b/c shorter half-life than milrinone and
therefore more appropriate for short-term use
Greatest risk of acquiring a nosocomial infection Answer - TPN through a
central line
Obstruction of CSF symptoms Answer - Bradycardia
