Review and Pretest FCCS – Complete Questions and
Correct Answers (Latest Update) | Comprehensive
Critical Care Practice Exam Material
Introduction:
This document provides a complete set of Fundamental Critical
Care Support (FCCS) review and pretest questions with verified
correct answers. It includes case-based and multiple-choice
questions covering major topics such as airway management,
shock, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, trauma, and
ventilator settings. Ideal for medical professionals preparing for
FCCS certification or ICU/critical care exams, the content reflects
the most recent updates and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
Questions and Answers:
A 75-year-old man with alcoholic cirrhosis develops upper
gastrointestinal bleeding on postoperative day two following total
knee arthroplasty. He has been started on a proton pump
inhibitor infusion. Four months ago, he underwent endoscopic
banding of esophageal varices. Which of the following is the best
,medication to add to his regimen until more definitive endoscopy
can be performed?
A. Protamine sulfate
B. Aminocaproic acid
C. Somatostatin
D. Tranexamic acid -Answer:-C
Which of the following would not be an expected laboratory
finding associated with preeclampsia?
A. Alanine aminotransferase level of 60 U/L
B. Normal glucose level
C. Decreased fibrinogen level
D. Normal bilirubin level -Answer:-C
Which of the following parameters may be a late sign of
cardiovascular disturbance signaling failure of the compensatory
mechanisms?
A. Tachycardia
, B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Hypertension -Answer:-C
Investigative tests should be based on the patient's history and
physical examination as well as on previous tests. Which of the
following is one of the most important indicators of critical
illness?
A. Respiratory acidosis
B. Metabolic acidosis
C. Elevated creatinine
D. Hyponatremia -Answer:-B
A 22-year-old man is brought to the emergency room after falling
from a horse. He is awaiting transfer to another facility. He has a
chest contusion and a non-displaced femur fracture. He is in
spinal motion restriction with a cervical collar and long
backboard. He has worsening respiratory distress and hypoxemia
requiring endotracheal intubation. Which of the following
modifications of the manual assisted ventilation technique is
appropriate?
Correct Answers (Latest Update) | Comprehensive
Critical Care Practice Exam Material
Introduction:
This document provides a complete set of Fundamental Critical
Care Support (FCCS) review and pretest questions with verified
correct answers. It includes case-based and multiple-choice
questions covering major topics such as airway management,
shock, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, trauma, and
ventilator settings. Ideal for medical professionals preparing for
FCCS certification or ICU/critical care exams, the content reflects
the most recent updates and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
Questions and Answers:
A 75-year-old man with alcoholic cirrhosis develops upper
gastrointestinal bleeding on postoperative day two following total
knee arthroplasty. He has been started on a proton pump
inhibitor infusion. Four months ago, he underwent endoscopic
banding of esophageal varices. Which of the following is the best
,medication to add to his regimen until more definitive endoscopy
can be performed?
A. Protamine sulfate
B. Aminocaproic acid
C. Somatostatin
D. Tranexamic acid -Answer:-C
Which of the following would not be an expected laboratory
finding associated with preeclampsia?
A. Alanine aminotransferase level of 60 U/L
B. Normal glucose level
C. Decreased fibrinogen level
D. Normal bilirubin level -Answer:-C
Which of the following parameters may be a late sign of
cardiovascular disturbance signaling failure of the compensatory
mechanisms?
A. Tachycardia
, B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Hypertension -Answer:-C
Investigative tests should be based on the patient's history and
physical examination as well as on previous tests. Which of the
following is one of the most important indicators of critical
illness?
A. Respiratory acidosis
B. Metabolic acidosis
C. Elevated creatinine
D. Hyponatremia -Answer:-B
A 22-year-old man is brought to the emergency room after falling
from a horse. He is awaiting transfer to another facility. He has a
chest contusion and a non-displaced femur fracture. He is in
spinal motion restriction with a cervical collar and long
backboard. He has worsening respiratory distress and hypoxemia
requiring endotracheal intubation. Which of the following
modifications of the manual assisted ventilation technique is
appropriate?
