Category Examinations
CICM SAQ 2010.2 Q17
CICM SAQ 2010.1 Q22
Questions 22.1. What piece of equipment is shown below? Outline the principle of operation of this equipment. 22.2. The following image shows the connector and a regulator for a Medical Wall Suction outlet. (a) What design features of the above…
CICM SAQ 2015.1 Q2
Question List the complications and their likely underlying mechanisms specifically related to cardiopulmonary bypass that may be seen in the ICU following cardiac surgery. Answer Pass rate: 63% Highest mark: 8.8 Additional comments: Candidates who failed did not address complications…
CICM SAQ 2015.1 Q4
Question The following list refers to classes of oral anticoagulation regimens for use in chronic atrial fibrillation: i. Antiplatelet agents ii. Vitamin K antagonists iii. Antithrombin agents iv. Anti Xa agents a) Give an example of a drug for each…
CICM SAQ 2013.2 Q13
Questions 13.1 A 52-year-old female was admitted the previous night with an altered level of consciousness that improved rapidly with administration of glucose. She is referred to ICU the next day with confusion, ataxia and a worsening level of consciousness.…
CICM SAQ 2015.2 Q24
Question As part of a nationwide quality improvement program, the standardised mortality ratio (SMR) of your Intensive Care Unit was compared to other similar Intensive Care Units using a funnel plot. You are ICU “A” (filled red dot) a) What…