Syllabus · Historical · V4 (2023) · Haematological System
Q1 · Physiology of Haematological System
Q1.iii · Physiology of Haematological System
Outline the constituents and functions of plasma.
Written examination
SAQ history
Plasma & Albumin
2 exam appearances
Outline the composition of plasma (50% of marks). Describe the functions of albumin (50% of marks).
30%
Oral examination
VIVA history
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2022B · Day 2 · VIVA 3
This viva will explore your understanding of the plasma proteins. What are the 3 most abundant types of plasma proteins and in what concentrations do they normally exist?
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2021A · Day 3 · VIVA 6
This viva will explore your knowledge of haematology. What is blood plasma and what are its non-protein components?
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2015A · VIVA 8
This Viva tested knowledge on the physiology and pharmacology of iron and haemoglobin.
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2012A · VIVA 4
This Viva will examine your understanding of blood and blood transfusion. What are the main components of blood? Subsequent questions explored knowledge of human blood groups, common blood group antigens, storage of blood, and changes to stored blood over time and process of group and screen for transfusion.
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.