Paper 1: Applied Surgical Physiology

30 questions on body fluid compartments, Starling forces, sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, ADH and aldosterone, and blood gas interpretation in surgical patients. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.

30 questions on cardiac action potentials, the cardiac cycle, cardiac output, blood pressure control, coronary flow, shock and vasoactive drugs. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.

30 questions on lung volumes, compliance, dead space, ventilation–perfusion, oxygen and carbon dioxide carriage, control of breathing and the effects of surgery and anaesthesia. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.

21 questions on swallowing, gastric acid secretion, GI hormones, pancreatic and biliary secretion, absorption, and the physiology behind gastrectomy, bypass and bowel resection. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.

21 questions on GFR and autoregulation, clearance, tubular function, the countercurrent mechanism, hormones, diuretics and the kidney in surgical patients. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.

21 questions on the pituitary, thyroid, calcium regulation, adrenal cortex and medulla, insulin and glucagon, and perioperative endocrine physiology. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.

15 questions on nerve conduction, the neuromuscular junction, muscle contraction, pain pathways, intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.

18 questions on platelets and coagulation, fibrinolysis and viscoelastic testing, perioperative hypothermia, malignant hyperthermia, the metabolic response to injury and starvation. Single best answer questions with immediate feedback and full explanations. Unlimited attempts; pass mark 70%.