FCCM Pre-Assessment Test-Bank [100%
Correct] Graded A+ *2025/2024*
What is the most appropriate initial management for a patient presenting with septic shock?
A) Administer corticosteroids
B) Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics and fluid resuscitation
C) Immediate intubation
D) Admini...
FCCM Pre-Assessment Test-Bank [100%
Correct] Graded A+ *2025/2024*
What is the most appropriate initial management for a patient presenting with septic shock?
A) Administer corticosteroids
B) Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics and fluid resuscitation
C) Immediate intubation
D) Administer vasopressors
Which of the following is most commonly used to measure cardiac output in critically ill
patients?
A) Arterial blood gas
B) Central venous pressure
C) Pulmonary artery catheter
D) Echocardiogram
In patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), what is the recommended tidal
volume for mechanical ventilation?
A) 12-14 mL/kg
B) 10-12 mL/kg
C) 6-8 mL/kg
D) 4-6 mL/kg
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, Which medication is most effective in treating acute adrenal insufficiency in critically ill
patients?
A) Hydrocortisone
B) Dexamethasone
C) Methylprednisolone
D) Prednisone
Which of the following is a common cause of acute kidney injury in ICU patients?
A) Diabetic nephropathy
B) Sepsis
C) Hypertension
D) Nephrotic syndrome
What is the preferred route for nutritional support in critically ill patients if the gastrointestinal
tract is functional?
A) Total parenteral nutrition
B) Enteral nutrition
C) Intravenous glucose infusion
D) Oral diet
Which of the following is the most accurate test for confirming brain death?
A) Electroencephalography
B) Computed tomography
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