F10.vii · Historical V4 (2023)

Official V4 objective

5 SAQ topics 8 SAQ appearances 0 VIVA stations

Current · V5 (2025) → C8.iii

Written examination

SAQ history

Applied Respiratory Physiology — Ageing

1 exam appearance

2019A Q19

Describe the effects of ageing on the respiratory system.

Applied Respiratory Physiology — Altitude

1 exam appearance

2009B Q10

Describe the changes in inspired and alveolar oxygen partial pressure with increasing altitude. (20% of marks) Outline the respiratory physiological responses to altitude. (80% of marks)

Applied Respiratory Physiology — Neonatal Respiration

2 exam appearances

2020A Q06

Outline how the respiratory system of a neonate differs from that of an adult.

20%

2013A Q07

Describe how the respiratory system of a newborn differs from that of an adult.

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Applied Respiratory Physiology — Obesity

1 exam appearance

2008B Q17

Describe the respiratory changes that occur in morbid obesity.

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Applied Respiratory Physiology — Pregnancy

3 exam appearances

2023A Q18

Explain the respiratory changes that occur at term in pregnancy.

43%

2020A Q18

Describe the respiratory changes that occur throughout pregnancy.

31%

2014A Q04

Describe the respiratory changes during pregnancy

26%

Oral examination

VIVA history

No mapped VIVA history for this objective.

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