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Sample MCQ 1A patient with severe sepsis requires central venous access. Which practice best reduces catheter-related bloodstream infection?
A. Maximal sterile barrier precautions with chlorhexidine skin antisepsis
B. Routine prophylactic systemic antibiotics for every line
C. Daily line replacement
D. Avoid hand hygiene
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Correct Answer: Option AEvidence-based central-line bundles emphasize hand hygiene, maximal sterile barriers, chlorhexidine skin preparation and daily review of line necessity.
Sample MCQ 2A patient with organophosphate poisoning has salivation, lacrimation, bronchorrhea and bradycardia. Which antidotal regimen is appropriate?
A. Atropine plus pralidoxime
B. Naloxone plus bicarbonate
C. Vitamin K only
D. Methylene blue only
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Correct Answer: Option AAtropine treats muscarinic toxicity while pralidoxime reactivates acetylcholinesterase if given appropriately.
Sample MCQ 3A patient with opioid overdose is comatose with respiratory depression and pinpoint pupils. Which antidote is indicated?
A. Naloxone
B. Flumazenil
C. Atropine
D. Pralidoxime
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Correct Answer: Option ANaloxone competitively reverses opioid-induced respiratory and CNS depression.
Sample MCQ 4A patient develops pulseless electrical activity. Which reversible cause should be actively sought during CPR?
A. Tension pneumothorax
B. Stable hypertension
C. Chronic eczema
D. Cataract
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Correct Answer: Option AResuscitation requires identification of reversible causes of PEA such as hypoxia, hypovolemia, tension pneumothorax, tamponade, toxins and thrombosis.
Sample MCQ 5A critically ill patient has low blood pressure, rising creatinine and altered mentation. Which bedside parameter is useful for tracking organ perfusion during resuscitation?
A. Urine output
B. Hair color
C. Pupil color only
D. Body mass index alone
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Correct Answer: Option AUrine output is a practical marker of renal perfusion and overall response to resuscitation, interpreted alongside other hemodynamic data.