ABPN Neurocritical Care Practice Questions - ABPN Neurocritical Care Subspecialty Certification Examination Exam - ABPN Neurocritical Care Practice Questions - ABPN Neurocritical Care Subspecialty Certification Examination Exam

Question 1

According to the Brain Trauma Foundation 4th edition guidelines, what intracranial pressure (ICP) threshold should trigger treatment in adults with severe traumatic brain injury?

ICP > 15 mm Hg ICP > 20 mm Hg ICP > 22 mm Hg ICP > 30 mm Hg

Correct Answer:

ICP > 22 mm Hg

Question 2

What is the recommended cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) target range in severe TBI per the Brain Trauma Foundation guidelines?

40-50 mm Hg 50-60 mm Hg 60-70 mm Hg 80-90 mm Hg

Correct Answer:

60-70 mm Hg

Question 3

A 55-year-old man with severe TBI has ICP of 28 mm Hg despite head-of-bed elevation, sedation, and analgesia. Which next-tier intervention is most appropriate?

IV mannitol 0.25-1 g/kg or 3% saline 250 mL bolus IV dexamethasone 10 mg IV furosemide 40 mg Hyperventilation to PaCO2 of 25 mm Hg sustained

Correct Answer:

IV mannitol 0.25-1 g/kg or 3% saline 250 mL bolus

Question 4

Which serum laboratory threshold should prompt holding additional mannitol doses to prevent acute kidney injury and osmolar gap toxicity?

Serum osmolality > 280 mOsm/kg Serum osmolality > 320 mOsm/kg or osmolar gap > 20 Serum sodium > 140 mEq/L Serum creatinine > 1.5 mg/dL

Correct Answer:

Serum osmolality > 320 mOsm/kg or osmolar gap > 20

Question 5

A patient with severe TBI develops refractory ICP elevation despite Tier 2 measures. The RESCUEicp trial (2016) demonstrated which outcome with secondary decompressive craniectomy?

Reduced 6-month mortality but increased proportion of vegetative or severely disabled survivors Reduced mortality and improved functional outcome No difference in mortality or function Increased mortality

Correct Answer:

Reduced 6-month mortality but increased proportion of vegetative or severely disabled survivors

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