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PFCCS Exam: Questions & Complete Answers
PFCCS Exam: Questions & Complete Answers
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PFCCS Exam: Questions & Complete AnswersPrimary Survey (ABCDE) Right Ans - Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure
Cardiac tamponade symptom Right Ans - muffled heart sounds
In an acutely poisoned patient, gastric lavage carries the lowest risk of what
complication? Right Ans - hypernatremia
Complications of gastric lavage Right Ans - Aspiration
Esophageal or gastric perforation
desat during procedure
hyponatremia
water intoxication
Which is the most important indicator for avoiding alveolar overdistention
and barotrauma Right Ans - Peak inspiratory pressure
With carbon monoxide poisoning, pulse ox reading should be interpreted
how? Right Ans - Higher than the true value
Infants presenting with cardiomegaly and cardiac shock symptoms should be
started on what? Right Ans - Prostaglandin E1
Greatest risk for iatrogenic injury or death during transport? Right Ans -
Communication errors?
DIRECT stands for Right Ans - Detection
Intervention
Reassessment
Effective communication
Teamwork
Moderate sedation drug for hypotensive patient Right Ans - ketamine
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