VIVAs · 2009B

2009 Second Sitting VIVAs

8 VIVA stations from the CICM examiner report for this sitting. Examiner wording, report provenance and reported performance data are preserved.

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Exam outcomes

33% (3/9)Written pass · MCQ + SAQ
100% (3/3)Oral pass · VIVAs
33.3% (3/9)*Overall pass · CICMWrecks-derived
How passing worked

Written pass: candidates successful in both written components (MCQ + SAQ) and progressing to the oral examination, divided by candidates presenting for the written examination.

Oral pass: candidates successful after the oral component, divided by candidates sitting the oral examination. The First Part oral component consists of VIVAs.

* Overall pass: a CICMWrecks-derived contextual figure: final successful candidates ÷ (candidates presenting for the written examination + candidates carrying a written pass). It is not a CICM-reported pass percentage.

VIVA stations

2009B

VIVA 1

33%Successful candidates
Opening prompt
The initial information given to the candidates was – This VIVA will assess your knowledge of pulmonary mechanics Can you identify this curve and label the axes?
Current · V5 (2025) C3.iii · primary C3.ii C3.ix
Official source: 2009B CICM Examiner Report · page 14

2009B

VIVA 2

100%Successful candidates
Opening prompt
The initial information given to the candidates was – This viva will test your knowledge on temperature control and measurement.
Current · V5 (2025) M1.iii · primary M2.i
Official source: 2009B CICM Examiner Report · page 15

2009B

VIVA 3

100%Successful candidates
Opening prompt
The initial information given to the candidates was – This question is about the anatomy of the nephron and its blood supply. Please draw a picture of a nephron and label it. This viva explored a candidates understanding of anatomy of the nephron, unique details of renal blood flow, macula densa, glomerular filtration rate and its determinants, generation of a concentrated urine.
Current · V5 (2025) E1.v · primary E1.i E1.iii E1.iv
Official source: 2009B CICM Examiner Report · page 15

2009B

VIVA 4

100%Successful candidates
Opening prompt
The initial information given to the candidates was – This is an analysis of urine from a patient on the intensive care unit: Glucose negative Ketones trace pH 6.0 urobilinogen moderate Specific gravity >1.030 You will be asked to comment upon these findings In this viva
Current · V5 (2025) K1.v · primary F1.iii J2.iv
Official source: 2009B CICM Examiner Report · page 15

2009B

VIVA 5

100%Successful candidates
Opening prompt
The initial information given to the candidates was – An anaesthetist calls you to request an ICU bed for a patient suffering from spina bifida who has just suffered what is believed to be an adverse reaction shortly after induction of anaesthesia. Classify allergic reactions. In this viva
Current · V5 (2025) N2.iv · primary D7.i
Official source: 2009B CICM Examiner Report · page 16

2009B

VIVA 6

0%Successful candidates
Opening prompt
The initial information given to the candidates was – This viva will test your knowledge about the use of diuretics, pharmacokinetics and dynamics. And Use of drugs during a cardiac arrest.
Current · V5 (2025) E3.i · primary D7.i L2.v
Official source: 2009B CICM Examiner Report · page 16

2009B

VIVA 7

66%Successful candidates
Opening prompt
The initial information given to the candidates was – This will explore your knowledge of cardiovasclar physiology. Draw a normal ECG tracing , indicate waves and intervals And Statistics
Current · V5 (2025) D6.i · primary
Official source: 2009B CICM Examiner Report · page 16

2009B

VIVA 8

33%Successful candidates
Opening prompt
The initial information given to the candidates was – This station will explore your knowledge of the following areas: Neurophysiology and Opioid pharmacology
Current · V5 (2025) H2.ii · primary H6.iii
Official source: 2009B CICM Examiner Report · page 17