Medical Procedures

Question 1

Contraindications to NG tube placement

Answer 1

Esophageal strictures, facial or basilar skull fracture

Question 2

Contraindications to GT replacement

Answer 2

First 4-6 weeks postplacement, peritonitis

Question 3

Contraindications to ketamine for sedation

Answer 3

Increased ICP

Question 4

Contraindication to etomidate for sedation

Answer 4

Septic shock

Question 5

Contraindication to arterial puncture

Answer 5

Lack of collaterals to hand (do Allen test)

Question 6

Contraindication to bladder catheterization

Answer 6

Urethral trauma (history of pelvic fracture or blood at meatus)

Question 7

What is the best way to assess if bag-valve-mask technique is effective?

Answer 7

Look for chest rise

Question 8

Complication of UVC placement

Answer 8

Liver damage (accidental placement in portal venous system)

Question 9

Which interspace should be targeted during lumbar puncture?

Answer 9

L4-L5 or L3-L4

Question 10

Proper location for needle thoracentesis?

Answer 10

2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line