Question 1
During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) weaning in a 58-year-old man after mitral valve replacement, the perfusionist reports rising left atrial pressure, falling cardiac output, and a new holosystolic murmur. TEE shows severe mitral regurgitation with a flail posterior leaflet. What is the most appropriate immediate management?
Correct Answer:
Return to full CPB, reassess repair, and consider re-exploration for leaflet prolapse
Question 2
A 170 cm male requires a left-sided thoracotomy for lung resection. According to standard double-lumen tube (DLT) sizing, which size is most appropriate?
Correct Answer:
39 Fr left-sided DLT
Question 3
During TEE assessment of a patient with suspected aortic stenosis, which transoesophageal view is most useful for measuring the aortic valve area using the continuity equation?
Correct Answer:
Deep transgastric long-axis (LVOT) view
Question 4
An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is placed for cardiogenic shock. During 1:1 counterpulsation, the balloon should inflate during which phase of the cardiac cycle?
Correct Answer:
Diastole, triggered after aortic valve closure (dicrotic notch)
Question 5
During one-lung ventilation for right thoracotomy, SpO2 falls to 88% despite FiO2 1.0 and optimal DLT position confirmed on fibreoptic bronchoscopy. What is the most appropriate next step?
Correct Answer:
Apply CPAP of 5–10 cmH2O to the non-dependent (surgical) lung
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FCA(SA) Final Practice Questions - Fellowship of the College of Anaesthetists of South Africa Final Examination Exam

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