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FCCS Test Q&A [2026/2027] Updated Version | Verified Questions & Detailed Rationales

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Prepare for the FCCS Test [2026/2027] with this updated Q&A study guide featuring verified questions, correct answers, and detailed rationales. Covers critical care concepts, patient assessment, interventions, pathophysiology, and exam-focused strategies designed to maximize understanding, retention, and top performance. Perfect for achieving A+ results.

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FCCS TEST Q&A

What is the first indicator of critical Tachypnea
illness

Evidence of decreased perfusion AMS, Urine output, skin temperature
include?

DIRECT Detection, intervention, Reassessment, effective communication, teamwork

Late sign of circulatory demise hypotension

Important indicator of critical illness Metabolic acidosis -> lactacte measurement -> anaerobic metabolism

What does metabolic acidosis suggest? hypo perfusion

1st priority in managing a critical patient Stabilize first, then determine diagnosis and definitive treatment

Define Sepsis life-threatening organ dysfunction cause by host response to infection

Clinical sepsis requiring vasopressors to maintain a MAP > 65mmHg and La
Define Septic Shock
> 2mmol/L despite volume resuscitation

Most common clinical presentation of Fever (hypothermia has very poor prognosis)
infection

Morbidity related to sepsis can be AMS, SBP < 100mmHg, RR > 22
predicted by...

, FCCS TEST Q&A
Antibiotic regimen for community- Beta-Lactam + Macrolide or Fluoroquinolone
acquired PNA in the immunocompetent?

Antibiotic for aspiration PNA Clindamycin

Antibiotic regimen for the community- Trimethroprim-sulfamethoxazole (bactrim) and anti fungal agent
acquired PNA in the
immunocompromised?

Antibiotic for S. Aureus? Vancomycin or Linezolid

Antibiotics for nosocomial and Cephalosporin 3rd/4th gen, Beta-lactam, or carbapenem
ventilator-associated PNA?

Antipseudomonal beta-lactam (piperacillin-tazobactam, cefepime, imipene
Antibiotic for pseudomonas?
meropenem)

Most common pathogens for meningitis? Neisseria and Strep Pneumoniae

Most common pathogen in severe S. Pneumoniae
community-acquired PNA?

Pathogens commonly associated with Gram-negative & S. Aureus
hospital-acquired PNA?

Necrotizing soft-tissue infections require surgical debridement and antimicrobial therapy immediately

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