FACEM FACEM Critical Care and Resuscitation

Question 1

Which vasopressor is recommended as first-line therapy for septic shock refractory to fluid resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

Answer

Epinephrine

Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Vasopressin

Question 2

In the management of anaphylaxis, which is the most important first-line drug and route of administration?

Accepted Answer

IM epinephrine 0.5 mg (1:1000)

Answer

IV hydrocortisone 200 mg

Answer

IV antihistamine

Answer

Nebulized salbutamol

Question 3

What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio in adult CPR for a single rescuer?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Answer

15:1

Answer

20:2

Question 4

Which acid-base disturbance is most commonly seen in early septic shock?

Accepted Answer

High anion gap metabolic acidosis

Answer

Metabolic alkalosis

Answer

Respiratory alkalosis

Answer

Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis

Question 5

What is the target mean arterial pressure (MAP) recommended in the Surviving Sepsis Campaign for septic shock?

Accepted Answer

65 mmHg

Answer

55 mmHg

Answer

75 mmHg

Answer

85 mmHg

Question 6

In post-cardiac arrest care, what is the target temperature range for targeted temperature management (TTM)?

Accepted Answer

33–36°C

Answer

32–34°C

Answer

36–38°C

Answer

30–32°C