HKCA Primary MCQ - independent subject foundations cheat sheet

Separate sensory and motor pathways when analyzing laryngeal function.

An anatomical tendency does not confirm the position of a tube or catheter.

Integrate motor, sensory and reflex findings before localizing a nerve injury.

Anatomical descriptions do not authorize unsupervised invasive procedures.

Oxygen saturation, oxygen content and oxygen delivery are distinct quantities.

Frank-Starling reasoning has limits and does not justify unlimited fluid loading.

Test expected acid-base compensation before excluding a mixed disorder.

Name the tissue and action-potential phase before selecting the ion current.

Potency, efficacy, onset and elimination describe different drug properties.

Redistribution can explain offset after a bolus without complete drug elimination.

Context-sensitive half-time is not identical to terminal elimination half-life.

Encapsulation of a susceptible blocker is not universal reversal of weakness.

Use absolute temperature and pressure where the physical model requires them.

Apply laminar-flow equations only within the relevant assumptions.

A displayed value requires assessment of the patient and measurement system.

Do not interpret a quoted electrical hazard threshold as permission for exposure.

A p value is conditional on a null model, not the probability that the null is true.

Sensitivity and predictive value use different denominators.

Correlation does not establish agreement between measurement methods.

Analyze latent system vulnerabilities as well as actions near an incident.