F10.iii · Applied Respiratory Physiology

Official V4 objective

Explain the effect of changes in posture on ventilatory function.

Written examination

SAQ history

0 appearances

No mapped SAQ history for this objective.

Oral examination

1 station

2026A · VIVA 1
Relevant examiner prompts

Explain how the prone position may affect gas exchange in a healthy adult?

How might the prone position affect pulmonary vascular resistance?

How might the prone position affect respiratory system compliance?

57.7% successful

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.