FCCS Pre-Test – Critical Care Practice Questions & Verified Answers 2026-03-04
FCCS Pre-Test – Critical Care
Practice Questions & Verified
Answers
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A 76-year-old woman with a history of congestive heart failure and hypertension
is admitted with altered mental status and mild upper respiratory symptoms.
According to family, her mental status has been gradually declining over the past
3 days. Because of generalized weakness and upper respiratory symptoms, she
has had a limited amount of food and drink for the past 72 hours. Her home
medications include metoprolol, lisinopril, and furosemide. Her family states
that she has been compliant with these medications. On physical examination,
vital signs are: heart rate, 118 beats/min; blood pressure, 96/53 mm Hg;
respiratory rate, 14 breaths/min; and oxygen saturation, 98% on room air. Other
findings included dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, and the absence of
jugular venous distention. Pulmonary examination is clear on auscultation. She
opens her eyes to voice, but mumbles incomprehensible sounds and has generali
B. Hypertonic (3%) saline, 100 mL for rapid early correction, with goal serum
sodium of 118 mEq/L in 24 hours
A 72-year-old woman with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus,
and smoking develops sudden-onset severe chest pain associated with difficulty
breathing and diaphoresis. Her vital signs on arrival in the emergency
department are: blood pressure, 165/92 mm Hg; heart rate, 101 beats/min;
respiratory rate, 29 breaths/min; and oxygen saturation as measured by pulse
oximetry, 96% on room air. Which of the following ECG findings is the most
significant indicator for immediate reperfusion in pt management
A. ST segment depression
B. ST segment elevation
C. T wave inversions
D. Peaked T waves
B. ST segment elevation
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FCCS Pre-Test – Critical Care
Practice Questions & Verified
Answers
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A 76-year-old woman with a history of congestive heart failure and hypertension
is admitted with altered mental status and mild upper respiratory symptoms.
According to family, her mental status has been gradually declining over the past
3 days. Because of generalized weakness and upper respiratory symptoms, she
has had a limited amount of food and drink for the past 72 hours. Her home
medications include metoprolol, lisinopril, and furosemide. Her family states
that she has been compliant with these medications. On physical examination,
vital signs are: heart rate, 118 beats/min; blood pressure, 96/53 mm Hg;
respiratory rate, 14 breaths/min; and oxygen saturation, 98% on room air. Other
findings included dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, and the absence of
jugular venous distention. Pulmonary examination is clear on auscultation. She
opens her eyes to voice, but mumbles incomprehensible sounds and has generali
B. Hypertonic (3%) saline, 100 mL for rapid early correction, with goal serum
sodium of 118 mEq/L in 24 hours
A 72-year-old woman with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus,
and smoking develops sudden-onset severe chest pain associated with difficulty
breathing and diaphoresis. Her vital signs on arrival in the emergency
department are: blood pressure, 165/92 mm Hg; heart rate, 101 beats/min;
respiratory rate, 29 breaths/min; and oxygen saturation as measured by pulse
oximetry, 96% on room air. Which of the following ECG findings is the most
significant indicator for immediate reperfusion in pt management
A. ST segment depression
B. ST segment elevation
C. T wave inversions
D. Peaked T waves
B. ST segment elevation
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