AIR METHODS Critical Care Transport Medicine /Flight Medic
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1.At what altitude must all occupants wear supplemental oxygen if the aircraft cabin is
unpressurized?
A. 10,000 ft
B. 12,500 ft
C. 14,000 ft
D. 15,000 ft
ANSWER: D. 15,000 ft
2. Humidification is critical when using high-flow nasal cannula in pediatric patients primarily
because:
A. Children have smaller alveoli
B. Children expire large amounts of water during increased work of breathing
C. Pediatric nasal passages collapse easily
D. HFNC delivers higher FiO₂ than adults
ANSWER: B. Children expire large amounts of water during increased work of breathing
3. A pneumonia patient on SIMV drops SpO₂ to 82%. Suctioning is ineffective. What is the FIRST
ventilator adjustment?
A. Increase PEEP
B. Increase tidal volume
C. Increase FiO₂
D. Increase respiratory rate
ANSWER: C. Increase FiO₂
,4. Which mechanical circulatory support device directly offloads the supported ventricle?
A. IABP
B. VA-ECMO
C. Impella
D. LVAD
ANSWER: C. Impella
5. Which laboratory value best correlates with CHF findings on chest X-ray?
A. Troponin
B. BNP
C. Lactate
D. CK-MB
ANSWER: B. BNP (14,000)
6. An intubated patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage remains hypertensive at 220/116. Best
blood pressure management is:
A. Labetalol bolus
B. Esmolol infusion
C. Nicardipine infusion to SBP 160 mmHg
D. Nitroprusside infusion
ANSWER: C. Nicardipine infusion to SBP 160 mmHg
7. Pressing a patient’s legs toward the abdomen to relieve shoulder dystocia is known as:
A. Woods maneuver
B. McRoberts maneuver
C. Rubin maneuver
D. Zavanelli maneuver
ANSWER: B. McRoberts maneuver
8. Which factor decreases night-vision efficacy?
A. Vitamin A supplementation
B. Dark adaptation
C. Nicotine use
,D. Red cockpit lighting
ANSWER: C. Nicotine use
9. A classic manifestation of digitalis toxicity is:
A. Blurred vision
B. Blue sclera
C. Yellow-green halos
D. Diplopia
ANSWER: C. Yellow-green halos
10. A patient receiving massive transfusion develops hand spasms when the BP cuff inflates.
What should be considered?
A. Magnesium
B. Calcium
C. Potassium
D. Sodium bicarbonate
ANSWER: B. Calcium administration
11. Cyanokit reverses which type of hypoxia?
A. Hypoxic
B. Anemic
C. Circulatory
D. Histotoxic
ANSWER: D. Histotoxic hypoxia
12. First-line treatment for airway swelling due to croup is:
A. Albuterol
B. Racemic epinephrine
C. Nebulized epinephrine
D. Corticosteroids only
ANSWER: C. Nebulized epinephrine
, 13. A 5-year-old with bee sting, vomiting, hives, and hypotension. First intervention?
A. Diphenhydramine
B. Albuterol
C. Epinephrine IM
D. IV fluids
ANSWER: C. Epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IM (1:1000)
14. Syncope, hypotension, and inferior EKG changes suggest:
A. Anterior MI
B. Septal MI
C. Right ventricular infarction
D. Cardiomyopathy
ANSWER: C. Right ventricular infarction
15. Which statement best demonstrates effective Crew Resource Management?
A. “Weather looks fine to me.”
B. “We’ll decide once airborne.”
C. “I accepted the flight—bring NVGs.”
D. “Let’s go quickly before weather changes.”
ANSWER: C
16. After evacuating a downed aircraft, crew should assemble at the:
A. Tail section
B. Rotor mast
C. 3 o’clock position
D. 12 o’clock position
ANSWER: D. 12 o’clock position
17. Preferred first-line vasopressor for septic shock is:
A. Dopamine
B. Epinephrine
C. Phenylephrine
D. Norepinephrine
ANSWER: D. Norepinephrine
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update!!
1.At what altitude must all occupants wear supplemental oxygen if the aircraft cabin is
unpressurized?
A. 10,000 ft
B. 12,500 ft
C. 14,000 ft
D. 15,000 ft
ANSWER: D. 15,000 ft
2. Humidification is critical when using high-flow nasal cannula in pediatric patients primarily
because:
A. Children have smaller alveoli
B. Children expire large amounts of water during increased work of breathing
C. Pediatric nasal passages collapse easily
D. HFNC delivers higher FiO₂ than adults
ANSWER: B. Children expire large amounts of water during increased work of breathing
3. A pneumonia patient on SIMV drops SpO₂ to 82%. Suctioning is ineffective. What is the FIRST
ventilator adjustment?
A. Increase PEEP
B. Increase tidal volume
C. Increase FiO₂
D. Increase respiratory rate
ANSWER: C. Increase FiO₂
,4. Which mechanical circulatory support device directly offloads the supported ventricle?
A. IABP
B. VA-ECMO
C. Impella
D. LVAD
ANSWER: C. Impella
5. Which laboratory value best correlates with CHF findings on chest X-ray?
A. Troponin
B. BNP
C. Lactate
D. CK-MB
ANSWER: B. BNP (14,000)
6. An intubated patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage remains hypertensive at 220/116. Best
blood pressure management is:
A. Labetalol bolus
B. Esmolol infusion
C. Nicardipine infusion to SBP 160 mmHg
D. Nitroprusside infusion
ANSWER: C. Nicardipine infusion to SBP 160 mmHg
7. Pressing a patient’s legs toward the abdomen to relieve shoulder dystocia is known as:
A. Woods maneuver
B. McRoberts maneuver
C. Rubin maneuver
D. Zavanelli maneuver
ANSWER: B. McRoberts maneuver
8. Which factor decreases night-vision efficacy?
A. Vitamin A supplementation
B. Dark adaptation
C. Nicotine use
,D. Red cockpit lighting
ANSWER: C. Nicotine use
9. A classic manifestation of digitalis toxicity is:
A. Blurred vision
B. Blue sclera
C. Yellow-green halos
D. Diplopia
ANSWER: C. Yellow-green halos
10. A patient receiving massive transfusion develops hand spasms when the BP cuff inflates.
What should be considered?
A. Magnesium
B. Calcium
C. Potassium
D. Sodium bicarbonate
ANSWER: B. Calcium administration
11. Cyanokit reverses which type of hypoxia?
A. Hypoxic
B. Anemic
C. Circulatory
D. Histotoxic
ANSWER: D. Histotoxic hypoxia
12. First-line treatment for airway swelling due to croup is:
A. Albuterol
B. Racemic epinephrine
C. Nebulized epinephrine
D. Corticosteroids only
ANSWER: C. Nebulized epinephrine
, 13. A 5-year-old with bee sting, vomiting, hives, and hypotension. First intervention?
A. Diphenhydramine
B. Albuterol
C. Epinephrine IM
D. IV fluids
ANSWER: C. Epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IM (1:1000)
14. Syncope, hypotension, and inferior EKG changes suggest:
A. Anterior MI
B. Septal MI
C. Right ventricular infarction
D. Cardiomyopathy
ANSWER: C. Right ventricular infarction
15. Which statement best demonstrates effective Crew Resource Management?
A. “Weather looks fine to me.”
B. “We’ll decide once airborne.”
C. “I accepted the flight—bring NVGs.”
D. “Let’s go quickly before weather changes.”
ANSWER: C
16. After evacuating a downed aircraft, crew should assemble at the:
A. Tail section
B. Rotor mast
C. 3 o’clock position
D. 12 o’clock position
ANSWER: D. 12 o’clock position
17. Preferred first-line vasopressor for septic shock is:
A. Dopamine
B. Epinephrine
C. Phenylephrine
D. Norepinephrine
ANSWER: D. Norepinephrine
