AIR METHODS CRITICAL CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS A GRADED

AIR METHODS CRITICAL CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS A GRADED
What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an
ET tube? - (correct answer) -Continuous waveform capnography
The upper airway consists of... - (correct answer) -Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity,
Pharynx, and Larynx
No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - (correct
answer) -Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal
volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units.
Crycothyroid membrane - (correct answer) -between thyroid and cricoid, avascular
structure that connects the thyroid and cricoid cartilage. Site of CRiCOTHYROTOMYan emergency opening of the airway.
A PaCO2 greater than 45 mmHg indicates:
A. Metabolic acidosis.
B. Metabolic alkalosis.
C. Respiratory acidosis.
D. Respiratory alkalosis. - (correct answer) -C. Respiratory acidosis
PaCO2 normal range - (correct answer) -35-45 mm Hg Less than 35 likely means
hyperventilation
Tracheal deviation AWAY from the affected side, decreased breath sounds, and
hyperresonance... What's happening? - (correct answer) -Tension pneumothorax
In a tension pneumothorax tracheal deviation goes in what direction? - (correct answer)
-AWAY from affected side.
Normal mean pulmonary artery pressure - (correct answer) -10-20 mmHg
Pulmonary hypertension is a mean PA pressure greater than... - (correct answer) -
(PAm) greater than 20
Primary pulmonary hypertension - (correct answer) -Idiopathic genetic disorder caused
by abnormal structure of the pulmonary blood vessels