The SAQ's listed below are a sample of the vast bank of questions developed by AFEM to allow preparation for the 2015.1 exams.
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To access the password protected domains of the pre-course question bank - please register for the course. Attendance at the 4 day course will provide a simulated trial environment, individual & written feedback to candidates, curriculum revision and the full AFEM question bank of SAQ's.
AFEM SAQ1
A 30 year old male arrives via ambulance to ED. He was the driver of a car involved in a high speed motor accident.
On scene, his BP was 90/50 and his HR 100.
He was given 1L of normal saline by the Paramedic team.
His vital signs on arrival to ED:
HR 130 BP 80/50 RR 20 Sat 98% on Room Air GCS 15/15
His Pelvis X-Ray is as follows:
On scene, his BP was 90/50 and his HR 100.
He was given 1L of normal saline by the Paramedic team.
His vital signs on arrival to ED:
HR 130 BP 80/50 RR 20 Sat 98% on Room Air GCS 15/15
His Pelvis X-Ray is as follows:
1- What is your initial interpretation of his pelvis x-ray? (1)
2- List 5 possible causes for his hypotension in order of likelihood. (2.5)
3- List 5 immediate actions you will perform (2.5)
4- List 4 interim treatment measures you would use to address his hypovolemia. (2)
5- An X-ray trauma series is completed in ED and only the pelvic fracture is identified.
After 4 L of resuscitation with blood and normal saline, his Vitals are as follows:
HR 160 BP 76/44 RR 21 Sats 98% GCS 13
List your options for definitive management of his hemodynamic state;
explain how you would decide on each option. (2) [10]
2- List 5 possible causes for his hypotension in order of likelihood. (2.5)
3- List 5 immediate actions you will perform (2.5)
4- List 4 interim treatment measures you would use to address his hypovolemia. (2)
5- An X-ray trauma series is completed in ED and only the pelvic fracture is identified.
After 4 L of resuscitation with blood and normal saline, his Vitals are as follows:
HR 160 BP 76/44 RR 21 Sats 98% GCS 13
List your options for definitive management of his hemodynamic state;
explain how you would decide on each option. (2) [10]