Question 1
A patient with ARDS is ventilated with high plateau pressures. Which strategy has the strongest evidence for reducing ventilator-induced lung injury?
Correct Answer:
Low tidal volume ventilation based on predicted body weight
Question 2
In volume-controlled ventilation for ARDS, which pressure best reflects alveolar distending pressure when measured during an inspiratory hold?
Correct Answer:
Plateau pressure
Question 3
A ventilated patient has severe ARDS with persistent hypoxaemia despite lung-protective ventilation and adequate PEEP. Which adjunct should be considered early?
Correct Answer:
Prone positioning for prolonged sessions
Question 4
A ventilated COPD patient becomes hypotensive with high airway pressures and incomplete expiratory flow before the next breath. What ventilator problem is most likely?
Correct Answer:
Dynamic hyperinflation with intrinsic PEEP
Question 5
During transfer, a ventilated patient suddenly loses the capnography trace and oxygen saturation falls. What should be checked immediately?
Correct Answer:
Airway displacement, obstruction or circuit disconnection
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FFICM Final Practice Questions - Fellowship of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine Final Examination Exam

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