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11. Patient post-subtotal thyroidectomy with difficulty breathing, stridor, wound swelling. Management?

A) Remove stitches and evacuate hematoma in the ward B) Observe C) IV steroids D) Intubation

12. A sitz bath prescribed postoperatively for anorectal/perineal conditions. Patient should do it:

A) As much as convenient, especially after defecation B) Once daily C) Twice weekly D) Before meals

13. Suitable size of Foley catheter for adult male with no urinary tract pathology?

A) Size 14 B) Size 8 C) Size 10 D) Size 18

14. The ideal fluid to use when filling the balloon of a Foley catheter is:

A) Sterile distilled water B) Normal saline C) Air D) Contrast

15. You are about to catheterize an adult male with 30 ml of lignocaine 2% gel. You will:

A) Squeeze out all contents down the urethra through the external meatus B) Use half C) Apply to catheter only D) Do not use