1. Equipment Carry out an anaesthetic machine check.
2. Statistics You are given two set of data showing a normal distribution and a positively skewed distribution, and asked 10 true/false questions.
3. ECG You are shown an ECG, showing left bundle branch block, tachycardia and left ventricular hypertrophy, and asked to interpret it.
4. Data interpretation Yu are given the arterial blood gas results of an asthmatic patient, showing low PO2 and PCO2. You are asked 10 true/false questions.
5. Equipment You are asked to test the safety of a defibrillator, and asked questions on the atrial fibrillation algorithm.
6. Anatomy Describe the anatomy of the spinal cord.
7. Examination Carry out a cardiovascular examination on an actor: pulse, precordium, auscultation.
8. Communication A patient presents with a ruptured aortic aneurysm. Talk to the patient's daughter.
9. History taking Take a history from a patient with a pacemaker.
10. X-ray You are shown an X-ray of a patient with emphysema and are asked 10 true/false questions.
11. Simulator manikin You are asked to demonstrate your treatment of bronchospasm and anaphylaxis.
12. Electrical safety You are asked a series of questions about all types of earthing systems.
13. ECG You are asked a series of questions about the ECG CM5 lead, noise, etc.
14. Simulator manikin You are asked to demonstrate cricoid pressure, and asked questions by examiner.
15. History taking Take a history from a patient about to undergo hysterectomy; she has a history of deep vein thrombosis.
16. Equipment You are shown a picture of a CO2 electrode and asked questions about it.
17. Resuscitation Discuss how you would resuscitate a postoperative patient with pulseless electrical activity.
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