Question 1
What is the primary goal of fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients?
A) To increase urine output
B) To maintain blood pressure and tissue perfusion
C) To reduce the risk of infection
D) To prevent metabolic acidosis
Correct Answer: B) To maintain blood pressure and tissue perfusion
Question 2
,Which of the following is considered a key indicator of the adequacy of resuscitation
in a septic patient?
A) Serum lactate levels
B) Heart rate
C) Temperature
D) White blood cell count
Correct Answer: A) Serum lactate levels
Question 3
In the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which of the
following ventilation strategies is recommended?
A) High tidal volumes with low respiratory rates
B) Low tidal volumes with high respiratory rates
C) High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
D) Standard tidal volumes with a PEEP of 10 cm H2O
Correct Answer: B) Low tidal volumes with high respiratory rates
Question 4
What is the most common cause of acute kidney injury in critically ill patients?
A) Glomerulonephritis
B) Acute tubular necrosis
C) Pre-renal azotemia
D) Obstructive uropathy
Correct Answer: C) Pre-renal azotemia
Question 5
,Which of the following medications is commonly used to manage severe
hypertension in the ICU?
A) Furosemide
B) Nitroprusside
C) Metoprolol
D) Atorvastatin
Correct Answer: B) Nitroprusside
Question 6
What is the primary action of neuromuscular blocking agents in critically ill patients?
A) Sedation
B) Pain relief
C) Paralysis
D) Muscle relaxation
Correct Answer: C) Paralysis
Question 7
In a patient with suspected pulmonary embolism, which diagnostic test is considered
the gold standard?
A) Chest X-ray
B) CT pulmonary angiography
C) Doppler ultrasound
D) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
Correct Answer: B) CT pulmonary angiography
Question 8
, Which of the following is a common complication associated with central venous
catheter placement?
A) Hematoma
B) Pneumothorax
C) Infection
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D) All of the above
Question 9
What is the primary purpose of a Sedation-Agitation Scale (SAS) in the ICU?
A) To assess pain levels
B) To monitor neurological status
C) To guide sedation practices
D) To evaluate respiratory function
Correct Answer: C) To guide sedation practices
Question 10
In the management of septic shock, which of the following interventions is
recommended as the first line of treatment?
A) Administration of corticosteroids
B) Use of vasopressors
C) Early initiation of broad-spectrum antibiotics
D) Fluid restriction
Correct Answer: C) Early initiation of broad-spectrum antibioticsQuestion 11
Which of the following laboratory findings is most indicative of an obstructive airway
disease?
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