Critical care

Question 1

Baroreceptors

Answer 1

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nl48p2bPZMU

Question 2

Action potential transmission from baroreceptors

Answer 2

Glossopharyngeal nerve carries afferent from the Carotid sinus and vagus from the aortic arch

Question 3

What are the factors affecting venous return

Answer 3

Skeletal muscle activity
Venous activity
Blood volume
Symp activity
Valves

Question 4

What structures are squeezed in a pringles manoeuvre

Answer 4

Common bile duct on the right
Hepatic artery on the right
Portal vein

Question 5

How big should a spleen be before it is palpable

Answer 5

2x at least

Question 6

In a supine patient, which area is the most dependent

Answer 6

Morrisons pouch

Question 7

Which part of the urethra in males is responsible for controlling the flow of urine

Answer 7

Membranous urethra as it is surrounded by the external urethral sphincter

Question 8

What are the different grades of liver laceration

Answer 8