Acute Care Flashcards

1
Q

How long does it take a colles fracture to unite?

A

6 weeks

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2
Q

Fractured neck of femur

A

Shortened and externally rotated

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3
Q

Earliest laboratory finding in fat embolism

A

Lipuria

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4
Q

What is Volkmann’s ischaemia

A

Vascular compromise in the arm

Pain in the fingers and forearm is the first sign

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5
Q

Most appropriate management for EVERY patient in ED

A

Full primary survey

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6
Q

Contraindication for internal fixation of a fracture

A

Active infection

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7
Q

Chemical composition of plaster of paris

A

Hemihydrated calcium sulphate

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8
Q

Most common complication of a mid-shaft humeral fracture

A

Radial nerve injury

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9
Q

Most common bone involved in carpal fracture

A

Schaphoid

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10
Q

Most suitable treatment for undisplaced fracture of neck of humerus

A

Collar and cuff

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11
Q

Following Bennett’s fracture which muscle makes it difficult to maintain reduction

A

Abductor pollicis longus

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12
Q

Best treatment for acute compartment syndrome

A

Operative decompression of fascial compartments

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13
Q

Malunited Colles’ fracture produces which deformity?

A

Dinner fork deformity

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14
Q

Most common cause of a loose body in the knee joint

A

Torn meniscus

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15
Q

What age group usually suffers acute rupture of Achilles tendon

A

Middle aged people

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16
Q

Which reflexes are preserved in brain stem death

A

Deep tendon reflexes

17
Q

If the HB is over 70 and BP stable after a GI ulcer repair, what should you do?

A

No action needed

18
Q

Raised ICP

A

Left lateral position

19
Q

What type of tachycardia do tricyclic antidepressants cause?

A

Broad complex tachycardia

20
Q

Pulseless VT

A

DC shock

21
Q

Low Hb on ABG

A

Packed red cells

22
Q

What drug should be continued during surgery?

A

Bisoprolol

23
Q

Give 4 drugs which should be stopped during surgery

A

HRT
Clopidogrel
Furosemide
Ramipril

24
Q

Management of diabetic on metformin in surgery

A

Place first on the list

25
Q

Hypokalaemia

A

Infuse potassium

26
Q

Most appropriate investigation for DVT in pregnancy

A

VQ scan

27
Q

GCS below 7

A

Intubate and ventilate

28
Q

Warfarin reversal

A

Prothrombin complex concentrate

29
Q

Tachycardia after blunt trauma

A

Concealed haemorrhage