Count to 10 - Anaesthetic Primary Podcast EP34 – 2025.1 Live Perusal Demo and Review | CT10
Mar 9, 2025
Join the journey of live exam strategy as the host takes on a perusal demo of the 2025.1 Primary paper. Discover a five-step approach to maximize your perusal time, covering essential topics like airway anatomy, respiratory compliance, and fluid distribution. Delve into the cardiovascular effects of sevoflurane, the interaction of NMDA receptors with ketamine, and a comparison of anticoagulants. Conclude with reflections on performance, stressing the impact of exam stress. Tune in for invaluable insights and tips!
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Live Perusal Demo To Show Real Exam Nerves
- Arnie conducts a live 15-minute perusal on a recent exam paper without prior review to model real exam nerves.
- He admits to sweating, reading some items wrong, and making mistakes to normalise the experience.
Read Questions Fully And Use Directive Words
- Read each question fully and literally before forming an answer during perusal time.
- Highlight directive words (describe, outline, compare) and any percentage marks to guide time allocation.
Use Percentages And Curriculum To Prioritise
- Identify command words and percentage breakdowns to know required depth and timing.
- Think what part of the curriculum the question targets and why examiners care about it.