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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Nutrition, Infection Prevention & Daily ICU Care

Use a structured daily review to reduce avoidable complications and support recovery.

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

Question 01. What should an early nutrition assessment consider? A. Only the current meal preferenceB. Only heightC. Only the ward numberD. Previous intake and malnutrition risk

Question 02. Should every critically ill patient receive the same feeding route? A. YesB. Only if they are adultsC. NoD. Only on weekdays

Question 03. Who may be at risk of refeeding syndrome? A. Every adequately nourished patient after one missed snackB. A patient with prolonged inadequate intakeC. Only athletesD. Only people with fractures

Question 04. What needs monitoring during refeeding? A. Only hair growthB. Only skin colourC. Electrolytes and fluid balanceD. Only the menu

Question 05. What should happen to an invasive device without an ongoing indication? A. Leave it indefinitely for convenienceB. Stop documenting itC. Arrange safe removalD. Replace it daily regardless

Question 06. What supports prevention of device-related infection? A. Ignoring dressingsB. Sharing unclean equipmentC. Avoiding hand hygieneD. Aseptic care and regular indication review

Question 07. How should thromboprophylaxis be chosen in ICU? A. Assess thrombosis and bleeding risksB. Give identical treatment regardless of bleedingC. Avoid assessment entirelyD. Base it only on age

Question 08. What helps prevent pressure injury? A. Leaving all patients in one positionB. Ignoring device pressureC. Waiting for a deep woundD. Individualised skin assessment and positioning

Question 09. Why coordinate mobilisation with the ICU team? A. To prohibit all movement indefinitelyB. To replace nutritionC. To avoid discussing goalsD. To account for stability and device safety

Question 10. What makes a daily checklist effective? A. Ticking boxes without reviewB. Copying yesterday’s answers automaticallyC. Recording only normal findingsD. Decisions, assigned actions and follow-up

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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.