Anaesthesia & Critical Care

20 learning units • 100 chapter sections • 200 explained questions. Prepare patients for anaesthesia, recognise perioperative emergencies and understand organ support, critical-care teamwork and recovery.

Original RAHBAR study material for the Year 5 learning pathway. Clinical cases support supervised undergraduate learning. Treatment choices, doses and procedures must follow current local protocols and the responsible clinical team. References & further reading ↓

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Shock & Haemodynamic Support

Recognise impaired tissue perfusion and connect support to the underlying mechanism.

Answer all 10 questions, then submit to see your score and explanations. This is a self-study exercise; results are not saved.

Question 01. Can clinically important shock precede severe hypotension? A. YesB. NoC. Only after dialysisD. Only during anaesthesia

Question 02. Which combination best assesses perfusion? A. Blood pressure aloneB. Temperature aloneC. One haemoglobin valueD. Clinical findings and physiological trends

Question 03. Which mechanism is associated with major blood loss? A. Hypovolaemic shockB. Isolated distributive shock onlyC. Pure neurogenic shock alwaysD. Chronic hypertension

Question 04. Can septic shock include cardiac dysfunction? A. NeverB. Only if there is a fractureC. YesD. Only after transfusion

Question 05. What should follow a fluid challenge? A. Automatic repeated bagsB. Reassessment of benefit and signs of overloadC. Removal of monitoringD. Immediate discharge

Question 06. Does fluid responsiveness alone prove a need for fluid? A. YesB. NoC. Only if a monitor displays itD. Only overnight

Question 07. What is the principal role of a vasopressor? A. Replace all circulating bloodB. Support vascular tone and pressureC. Remove an embolusD. Cure every infection

Question 08. What is the principal action sought from an inotrope? A. Removal of airway secretionsB. Reduced bacterial loadC. Correction of a fractureD. Improved cardiac contractility

Question 09. Persistent shock despite initial treatment calls for what? A. Reassurance from one normal valueB. Routine outpatient reviewC. Stopping observationsD. Urgent reassessment and senior critical-care input

Question 10. Which handover is most useful in shock? A. The latest pressure aloneB. Only the bed numberC. Cause, perfusion trends, interventions and responseD. Only the total fluid prescribed

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References & Further Reading

Read the relevant guideline sections alongside these original clinical teaching cases. Local pathways, available services and individual patient factors determine care.

Reference review: 29 September 2026. Consult current local protocols for prescribing, procedures and escalation.