Archives: FRCA Part 1

FCA1-0287

A pulmonary function tests results are: (Measurement, Predicted result, Test result). Forced vital capacity (FVC) (btps): 3.85, 2.36 Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) (btps): 3.34, 0.97. FEV1/FVC ratio % (btps): 85.1, 39.9. Peak expiratory flow (PEF) (L/second): 7.33, 2.11. Maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) (L/minute): 116, 44.4. What does this indicate?

FCA1-0278

An arterial pressure transducer is supposedly in direct correlation to change, thus it is dependent on zero gradient drift and zero offset. Which of the following values will best compensate for the gradient drift?

FCA1-0279

Regarding sine wave damping, which one would approach equilibrium the fastest at zero amplitude, without overshoot?

FCA1-0280

A 27-year-old woman arrives at the emergency room after intentionally ingesting 2 g of amitriptyline. A Glasgow coma score of 6 was discovered, as well as a pulse rate of 140 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 80/50 mmHg. Which of the following ECG changes is most likely to indicate the onset of life-threatening arrhythmias?

FCA1-0281

A patient visits the radiology department for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan (MRI). The presence of metal implants must be ruled out prior to the scan. In a strong magnetic field, which of the following metals is the safest?

FCA1-0282

The diaphragm is a muscle that is relatively resistant to non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockade’s effects. When these muscle relaxants are used, which of the following peripheral nerve stimulator twitch patterns is best for monitoring the return of diaphragmatic function?

FCA1-0274

A 78-year-old man with a previous history of ischaemic heart disease is admitted to hospital. He is scheduled for a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPX) before he undergoes an elective abdominal aneurysm repair. What measurement obtained during a CPX test alone provides the best indication for postoperative mortality?

FCA1-0275

A 49-year-old woman is admitted to hospital. She is scheduled for surgery and is undergoing preoperative assessment. As part of the preoperative assessment, her functional capacity is estimated. At 50kg in weight, she is able to cycle along a flat surface at a speed of 10-14 miles/hour (8 metabolic equivalents or METs). Provide the best estimated value of oxygen consumption (VO2) for eight METs.

FCA1-0276

A 77-year-old man is admitted to hospital for colorectal surgery. He is scheduled to undergo a preoperative assessment, which includes cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPX). During the CPX, his maximum oxygen consumption (VO2 max) is determined to be 2,100 mL/minute. His weight is measured to be 100 kg. Calculate the metabolic equivalent (MET) that is the best estimate for his VO2 max.