PFCCS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT

PFCCS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Primary Survey (ABCDE) - ANSWER-Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure

Cardiac tamponade symptom - ANSWER-muffled heart sounds

In an acutely poisoned patient, gastric lavage carries the lowest risk of what
complication? - ANSWER-hypernatremia

Complications of gastric lavage - ANSWER-Aspiration
Esophageal or gastric perforation
desat during procedure
hyponatremia
water intoxication

Which is the most important indicator for avoiding alveolar overdistention and
barotrauma - ANSWER-Peak inspiratory pressure

With carbon monoxide poisoning, pulse ox reading should be interpreted how? -
ANSWER-Higher than the true value

Infants presenting with cardiomegaly and cardiac shock symptoms should be started
on what? - ANSWER-Prostaglandin E1

Greatest risk for iatrogenic injury or death during transport? - ANSWER-
Communication errors?

DIRECT stands for - ANSWER-Detection
Intervention
Reassessment
Effective communication
Teamwork

Moderate sedation drug for hypotensive patient - ANSWER-ketamine

Drugs to be avoided with hypotensive patients - ANSWER-Versed
Ativan
pentobarbital
propofol