Question 1

Which blood type can be given to a patient who is blood group O?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  AB
D)  O
E)  All of the above D

Question 2

Which is not a potential complication of a massive blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperkalemia
B)  hypercalcemia
C)  hypothermia
D)  hypernatremia
E)  coagulopathy B

Question 3

What does not cause impaired accuracy of the pulse oximiter?

Accepted Answer

A)  ambient light
B)  carboxyhaemoglobin
C)  methaemoglobin
D)  hypothermia
E)  xray beams E

Question 4

Which statement is incorrect with regards to blood products?

Accepted Answer

A)  a bag of FFP contains 180 ml
B)  FFP must be ABO compatible
C)  Platelets must be ABO compatible
D)  A bag of packed cells is 300 ml
E)  50 units of platelets should raise the platelet count by 5

Question 5

Which is the first choice agent to give to a patient with Haemophilia A who has moderate factor deficiency and a retroperitoneal bleed?

Accepted Answer

A)  cryoprecipitate
B)  FFP
C)  Factor VIII concentrate
D)  Factor IX concentrate
E)  DDAVP

Question 6

The normal anion gap is

Accepted Answer

A)  
B)  
C)  
D)  
E)  <30

Question 7

Which would you give to reverse streptokinase?

Accepted Answer

A)  cryoprecipitate
B)  platelets
C)  factor VIII concentrate
D)  DDAVP
E)  Anti thrombin III concentrate

Question 8

Which is NOT a cause of normal anion gap metabolic acidosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  acetzolamide
B)  pancreatic fistula
C)  diarrohea
D)  high dose corticosteroids
E)  renal tubular acidosis

Exam 2: Medical Topics