Question
Describe how the normal anatomical and physiological changes of pregnancy influence the assessment of a 32 week pregnant woman presenting with multiple trauma. (100%)
Answer
FACEM SAQ Exam 2007.2 – Question 2
- The overall pass rate for this question was 50/77 (64.9%).
- Pass Criteria
- This question was viewed by the examiners as an excellent core topic with clear wording. Structure dividing the changes up into various body systems was required to pass.
- Features of unsuccessful answers
- Poor answers generally lacked this structure and consequently omitted major areas. Other poor answers lacked specific detail.
















