Practical Procedures.
A1. Which of the following describes a Brown - Sequard syndrome lesion at T5?: a) T5, complete, fracture. b) T5, complete, fracture - dislocation. c) T5, partial, penetrating. d) T5, partial, spinal cord abnormality without radiographic abnormality. e) T5, partial, hyperextension with preexisting cervical canal stenosis....
A1. A 28 year - old man is admitted to Intensive Care after severe brain trauma. After 72h off sedation the diagnosis of brainstem death is considered. Which of the following statement is CORRECT?: a) Fixed and dilated pupils are an essential part of the diagnosis. b) Visual evoked responses must be absent c) Sternal rub with motor response excludes the diagnosis. d) Gag reflex response to posterior pharynx stimulation excludes the diagnosis. e)Absent corneal reflexes indicate midbrain region disfunction....
K1. Regarding plateau pressure (Pplat), which of the following statements is CORRECT?: a) Pplat represents the pressure applied to the large airways and alveoli: TRUE/FALSE. b) It is the peak pressure recorded during the inspiratory phase: TRUE/FALSE. c) It is independent of chest wall mechanics: TRUE/FALSE. d) It should be maintained below 28-30 cm H2O: TRUE/FALSE....
Type A. Continuous pressure and ECG monitoring as shown in the image represents?: a) Pulmonary artery pressure. b) Right ventricular pressure. c) Left ventricular pressure. d) Aortic pressure in the descending aorta. e) Left atrial pressure....
Type A. Which of the following agents would not be appropriate for continuous sedation?: a) Midazolam. b) Ketamine. c) Propofol. d) Etomidate. e) Thiopental....