DOH Emergency Medicine & Critical Care

Question 1

According to HAAD/DOH guidelines, what is the recommended first-line treatment for anaphylaxis in adults?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular epinephrine 0.3–0.5 mg (1:1000)

Answer

Intramuscular epinephrine 0.3–0.5 mg of 1:1000 solution into the anterolateral thigh is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis due to its rapid absorption and life-saving effect.

Question 2

A patient presents with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Severe brain injury requiring immediate airway protection

Answer

A GCS of 8 or below indicates severe brain injury and is the threshold at which airway protection through intubation is typically required.

Question 3

Which ECG finding is most consistent with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) requiring immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

New left bundle branch block (LBBB) with ST changes

Answer

A new left bundle branch block with associated ST changes is treated as a STEMI equivalent and requires immediate reperfusion therapy per international and UAE cardiac care protocols.

Question 4

In a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which electrolyte must be closely monitored and replaced before starting insulin therapy?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

Answer

Potassium must be checked and corrected to ≥3.5 mEq/L before insulin is given, as insulin drives potassium intracellularly and can cause life-threatening hypokalemia.

Question 5

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with a single rescuer?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

Current AHA and ILCOR guidelines recommend a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR to minimize interruptions to chest compressions.

HAAD/DOH Abu Dhabi Practice Test

HAAD/DOH Abu Dhabi Practice Test

DOH Emergency Medicine & Critical Care