FPC Exam Questions and Answers with
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Q: What is the recommended 0.3 mg/kg IV.
initial
dose of etomidate for RSI?
Q: Which paralytic has the fastest A: Succinylcholine (30-60 seconds).
onset for RSI?
Q: Contraindications for Hyperkalemia, burns >24 hrs,
succinylcholine? neuromuscular
disease, malignant hyperthermia.
Normal range for end-tidal CO■ 35-45 mmHg.
(ETCO■)?
Q: What ETCO■ waveform Elevated baseline and prolonged upslope.
indicates
hypoventilation?
Q: What is the ideal tidal volume 6-8 mL/kg of ideal body weight.
for
mechanical ventilation?
What FiO■ should be used initially 100% FiO■.
in
critical patients?
, What is the recommended PEEP 10-15 cmH■O.
range for ARDS patients?
Q: What is the primary risk of high Barotrauma and decreased venous return.
PEEP?
What is the formula for calculating Tidal volume × respiratory rate.
minute ventilation?
Q: What is the gold standard for Continuous waveform capnography.
confirming ET tube placement?
Q: What is the maximum safe 30 seconds.
intubation attempt duration?
Q: What is the Mallampati score Predicting airway difficulty
used for?
What is the recommended initial Assist-control (AC).
ventilator mode for unstable
patients?
What is the primary physiologic Expansion of trapped gas due to altitude
concern during air transport with changes
ventilated patients?
Rocuronium dose for RSI? 1.2 mg/kg IV.
Advantage of rocuronium over Longer duration, safer in hyperkalemia.
succinylcholine?
Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Q: What is the recommended 0.3 mg/kg IV.
initial
dose of etomidate for RSI?
Q: Which paralytic has the fastest A: Succinylcholine (30-60 seconds).
onset for RSI?
Q: Contraindications for Hyperkalemia, burns >24 hrs,
succinylcholine? neuromuscular
disease, malignant hyperthermia.
Normal range for end-tidal CO■ 35-45 mmHg.
(ETCO■)?
Q: What ETCO■ waveform Elevated baseline and prolonged upslope.
indicates
hypoventilation?
Q: What is the ideal tidal volume 6-8 mL/kg of ideal body weight.
for
mechanical ventilation?
What FiO■ should be used initially 100% FiO■.
in
critical patients?
, What is the recommended PEEP 10-15 cmH■O.
range for ARDS patients?
Q: What is the primary risk of high Barotrauma and decreased venous return.
PEEP?
What is the formula for calculating Tidal volume × respiratory rate.
minute ventilation?
Q: What is the gold standard for Continuous waveform capnography.
confirming ET tube placement?
Q: What is the maximum safe 30 seconds.
intubation attempt duration?
Q: What is the Mallampati score Predicting airway difficulty
used for?
What is the recommended initial Assist-control (AC).
ventilator mode for unstable
patients?
What is the primary physiologic Expansion of trapped gas due to altitude
concern during air transport with changes
ventilated patients?
Rocuronium dose for RSI? 1.2 mg/kg IV.
Advantage of rocuronium over Longer duration, safer in hyperkalemia.
succinylcholine?
