Emergency Medicine exam questions
3 exam-length papers covering every published domain for Emergency Medicine.
DHA EME55313 papers · 480 Qs
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~AED 1,030
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3
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60%
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Real questions from the bank - pick an answer to see the rationale and reference.
Q1Cardiovascular and Respiratory Emergencies
A 78-year-old man with dyspnoea has a Wells score of 3 (PE unlikely). His D-dimer is 720 ng/mL FEU (conventional cut-off 500 ng/mL FEU). Using the validated age-adjusted D-dimer threshold, what should happen next?
Choose an answer to see the rationale.
Q2Hematologic and Oncologic Emergencies
A 16-year-old boy with severe haemophilia A struck his head on a door frame 40 minutes ago. He is alert with a normal neurological examination and a small scalp haematoma. What should be done first?
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- ✓3 full-length papers (~150 Q each)
- ✓480 questions, no overlap between papers
- ✓Four options, one unambiguous best answer
- ✓A full rationale on every question
- ✓A real guideline or textbook reference
- ✓Every sub-topic in the published blueprint
Exam route by authority
| Authority | Delivered by | Specialist title |
|---|---|---|
| DHA - Dubai | Prometric | Computer-based MCQ |
| DOH - Abu Dhabi | Pearson VUE | Computer-based MCQ |
| MOHAP - Northern Emirates | Prometric | Computer-based MCQ |
| SCFHS - Saudi Arabia | Prometric / Pearson | Computer-based MCQ |
| QCHP - Qatar | Prometric | Computer-based MCQ |
| NHRA - Bahrain | Prometric | Computer-based MCQ |
| OMSB - Oman | Prometric | MCQ then oral viva |
Assessment mode depends on your licence title as well as your profession. Confirm your own route on your Sheryan / TAMM eligibility notice.
What the Emergency Medicine exam covers
The published blueprint for this exam breaks into 13 domains and 240 testable sub-topics. Our bank covers every one of them - here is the full map, so you can see exactly what you are expected to know.
Resuscitation, Shock and Airway Management13% (SCFHS official blueprint)19 topics
- Adult cardiac arrest: ACLS algorithms, high-quality CPR metrics, defibrillation strategy, dual sequential defibrillation
- Post-cardiac-arrest care: targeted temperature management, haemodynamic and oxygenation targets, neuroprognostication timing
- Basic and advanced airway assessment: LEMON, MOANS, RODS and SHORT difficult-airway predictors
- Rapid sequence intubation: induction and paralytic agent selection, dosing in shock, delayed sequence intubation, apnoeic oxygenation
- Failed airway algorithm, supraglottic rescue devices, video versus direct laryngoscopy, awake fibreoptic technique
- Surgical airway: cricothyroidotomy indications, bougie-assisted and scalpel-finger-bougie technique, contraindications in children
- +13 more in the bank
Trauma, EMS, Prehospital and Disaster Medicine13% (SCFHS official blueprint)18 topics
- ATLS primary and secondary survey, adjuncts, and the concept of damage-control resuscitation
- Head injury: GCS assessment, Canadian CT Head and New Orleans rules, raised ICP management, herniation syndromes
- Cervical spine and spinal cord injury: NEXUS and Canadian C-spine rules, spinal shock versus neurogenic shock, immobilisation controversy
- Blunt and penetrating chest trauma: tension and open pneumothorax, massive haemothorax, flail chest, pulmonary contusion
- Cardiac tamponade, blunt cardiac injury, traumatic aortic injury, ED thoracotomy indications
- Abdominal trauma: eFAST interpretation, CT versus laparotomy decisions, non-operative management of solid organ injury
- +12 more in the bank
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Emergencies10% (SCFHS official blueprint)19 topics
- Acute coronary syndromes: STEMI recognition, STEMI equivalents (de Winter, Wellens, hyperacute T waves, posterior MI, aVR pattern)
- Reperfusion strategy: primary PCI versus fibrinolysis, door-to-balloon and door-to-needle targets, transfer decisions
- NSTEMI/unstable angina risk stratification: HEART, TIMI, GRACE scores; high-sensitivity troponin pathways and rule-out algorithms
- Undifferentiated chest pain: aortic dissection (Stanford types, imaging), oesophageal rupture, pericarditis, myocarditis
- Acute heart failure and cardiogenic pulmonary oedema: NIV, nitrate strategy, SCAPE presentation, cardiogenic shock
- Tachyarrhythmias: narrow and wide complex, SVT, atrial fibrillation/flutter rate versus rhythm control, WPW and pre-excited AF pitfalls
- +13 more in the bank
Toxicology and Environmental Emergencies8% (SCFHS official blueprint)19 topics
- General approach to poisoning: toxidrome recognition (cholinergic, anticholinergic, sympathomimetic, opioid, sedative-hypnotic, serotonergic)
- Decontamination and elimination: activated charcoal indications, whole bowel irrigation, urinary alkalinisation, haemodialysis-amenable toxins
- Paracetamol/acetaminophen overdose: Rumack-Matthew nomogram, N-acetylcysteine regimens, massive and staggered ingestion
- Salicylate poisoning: mixed acid-base picture, alkalinisation, intubation hazard, dialysis criteria
- Toxic alcohols: methanol, ethylene glycol, isopropanol; osmolar and anion gap, fomepizole, dialysis
- Tricyclic antidepressant, SSRI/SNRI and lithium toxicity; sodium bicarbonate for wide QRS
- +13 more in the bank
Pediatric Emergencies8% (SCFHS official blueprint)18 topics
- Paediatric assessment triangle, age-specific vital signs, weight-based dosing and resuscitation tape use
- Paediatric advanced life support: arrest algorithms, defibrillation energy, bradycardia with poor perfusion
- Paediatric airway differences, croup, epiglottitis, bacterial tracheitis, retropharyngeal abscess and foreign body aspiration
- Bronchiolitis and paediatric asthma: evidence-based therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, admission thresholds
- Fever without a source: age-stratified approach, neonatal fever workup, Rochester/Philadelphia/step-by-step criteria
- Paediatric sepsis and meningitis: fluid bolus strategy, antibiotic timing, lumbar puncture indications and contraindications
- +12 more in the bank
Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Emergencies7% (SCFHS official blueprint)18 topics
- Fracture description and classification, open fracture (Gustilo) management and antibiotic timing
- Compartment syndrome: clinical features, pressure measurement, fasciotomy urgency
- Shoulder dislocation: anterior, posterior and luminal patterns, reduction techniques, axillary nerve assessment
- Elbow injuries: radial head fracture, fat pad signs, supracondylar fracture, olecranon fracture
- Wrist and hand: scaphoid fracture and occult imaging, distal radius fractures, Colles and Smith patterns
- Hand emergencies: flexor tenosynovitis, high-pressure injection injury, fight bite, nail bed and fingertip injuries
- +12 more in the bank
Neurologic and Psychiatric Emergencies6% (SCFHS official blueprint)18 topics
- Acute ischaemic stroke: NIHSS, thrombolysis inclusion/exclusion, extended windows, thrombectomy criteria, mimics
- Intracerebral and subarachnoid haemorrhage: blood pressure targets, anticoagulation reversal, Ottawa SAH rule, CT-negative LP decision
- Transient ischaemic attack: ABCD2 use and limitations, rapid workup and disposition
- Status epilepticus: benzodiazepine dosing, second- and third-line agents (levetiracetam, valproate, fosphenytoin), refractory management
- First seizure evaluation, alcohol- and toxin-related seizures, eclampsia
- Altered mental status and coma: structured differential (AEIOU-TIPS), delirium versus dementia, Wernicke encephalopathy
- +12 more in the bank
Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Emergencies5% (SCFHS official blueprint)18 topics
- Structured approach to undifferentiated abdominal pain, atypical presentations in elderly and immunocompromised patients
- Upper GI bleeding: risk scores (Glasgow-Blatchford, Rockall), transfusion thresholds, PPI and octreotide, balloon tamponade
- Variceal bleeding and decompensated liver disease: hepatic encephalopathy, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, hepatorenal syndrome
- Lower GI bleeding: diverticular, angiodysplasia, ischaemic colitis; localisation and disposition
- Appendicitis: scoring systems (Alvarado, AIR), imaging choice by age and pregnancy status, non-operative management
- Bowel obstruction and ileus: small versus large bowel, volvulus, closed-loop obstruction, imaging interpretation
- +12 more in the bank
Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies5% (SCFHS official blueprint)18 topics
- Early pregnancy bleeding: threatened, inevitable, incomplete and missed miscarriage; Rh immunoglobulin indications
- Ectopic pregnancy: discriminatory zone, beta-hCG trends, ultrasound findings, ruptured ectopic resuscitation
- Heterotopic pregnancy and pregnancy of unknown location - follow-up safety-netting
- Hyperemesis gravidarum: fluid and antiemetic choice, thiamine, ketosis correction
- Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: pre-eclampsia severe features, magnesium sulfate regimen and toxicity, eclampsia management
- HELLP syndrome and acute fatty liver of pregnancy
- +12 more in the bank
Endocrine, Metabolic, Electrolyte, Renal and Genitourinary Emergencies5% (SCFHS official blueprint)19 topics
- Diabetic ketoacidosis: diagnostic criteria, fluid and insulin protocols, potassium replacement, bicarbonate controversy, euglycaemic DKA on SGLT2 inhibitors
- Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state: differences from DKA, corrected sodium, slower correction rates
- Hypoglycaemia: causes, sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycaemia and octreotide, recurrent hypoglycaemia disposition
- Thyroid storm: Burch-Wartofsky criteria, sequenced therapy (beta-blocker, thionamide, iodine, steroid)
- Myxoedema coma: hypothermia, hyponatraemia, thyroid and steroid replacement
- Adrenal crisis: precipitants, stress-dose steroid, diagnosis in the undifferentiated shocked patient
- +13 more in the bank
Hematologic and Oncologic Emergencies5% (SCFHS official blueprint)18 topics
- Anaemia in the ED: transfusion thresholds, restrictive versus liberal strategy, transfusion reactions and their management
- Blood product selection: packed cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, cryoprecipitate, prothrombin complex concentrate
- Anticoagulation reversal: warfarin (vitamin K, PCC), direct oral anticoagulants (idarucizumab, andexanet alfa), heparin (protamine)
- Bleeding disorders: haemophilia factor replacement, von Willebrand disease, desmopressin use
- Thrombocytopenia: ITP, TTP (pentad and plasma exchange urgency), HIT, DIC recognition and management
- Sickle cell disease: vaso-occlusive crisis analgesia, acute chest syndrome, splenic sequestration, aplastic crisis, priapism, stroke
- +12 more in the bank
Infectious Disease, HEENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Palliative/End-of-Life Care5% (SCFHS official blueprint)18 topics
- Sepsis recognition beyond the resuscitation bay: qSOFA/NEWS limitations, occult sources, source control principles
- Regionally important infections: MERS-CoV, brucellosis, tuberculosis, malaria, dengue, typhoid, leishmaniasis; travel and pilgrimage history
- HIV in the ED: acute retroviral syndrome, opportunistic infections, post-exposure prophylaxis, needlestick management
- Antimicrobial stewardship, local resistance patterns, and appropriate ED antibiotic selection
- Necrotising fasciitis, cellulitis versus abscess, MRSA management, incision and drainage technique
- Infection prevention and control: isolation categories, PPE, outbreak and notifiable disease reporting
- +12 more in the bank
Patient Safety, Professionalism, Ethics, Evidence and ED Operations10% (SCFHS official blueprint: Patient Safety 5% + Professionalism and Ethics 5%)20 topics
- Triage systems and acuity scales (CTAS, ESI, Manchester), undertriage risk and reassessment intervals
- ED crowding, boarding, and access block: flow interventions, left-without-being-seen risk, ambulance offload delay
- Handover and transitions of care: structured tools (ISBAR/SBAR), shift-change error reduction
- Diagnostic error in emergency medicine: cognitive biases (anchoring, premature closure, availability), debiasing strategies
- Medication safety: high-alert drugs, look-alike/sound-alike errors, weight-based paediatric dosing errors, reconciliation
- Incident reporting, root cause analysis, morbidity and mortality review, just culture and second-victim support
- +14 more in the bank
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