CFRN EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS FULLY VERIFIED
◉ Which of the following delivery complications necessitates the
placement of the provider's hand in the mother's vagina?
Prolapsed cord
Nuchal cord
Shoulder dystocia
Cephalad presentation. Answer: Prolapsed cord
◉ The patient with tissue hypoxia due to sepsis is experiencing
Stagnant hypoxia
Hypemic hypoxia
Histotoxic hypoxia
Infectious hypoxia. Answer: Stagnant hypoxia
◉ A patient with a shearing force applied to the ligamentum
arteriosum may exhibit which diagnostic finding?
Widened mediastinum on chest x-ray
,Fractures of ribs 3-6
Fractures of ribs 10-11
Kerley-A lines. Answer: Widened mediastinum on chest X-ray.
◉ A 65 year old Male with lung cancer presents with JVD and
Hypotension. When you auscultate heart sounds, you are unable to
hear clear heart tones.
This patient may require which life-saving procedure?
Pericardiocentesis
Finger Thoracostomy
REBOA
Needle decompression. Answer: Pericardiocentesis
◉ "Air taxi," or flying passengers for a fee is governed by FAR
Part 135
Part 125
Part 1841
Part 1462. Answer: Part 135
◉ Which of the following is a tenant of crew resource management?
,Any crew member, regardless of discipline, has the right to voice
safety
concerns
The pilot will assume full responsibility of situational awareness
during flight operations so the crew can focus on patient care
The air medical crew may voice their views on how the pilot should
fly the aircraft
The mechanics may decide which medical equipment the medical
crew may or may not carry. Answer: Any crew member, regardless of
discipline, has the right to voice safety
concerns
◉ A 68 year old patient with difficulty breathing refractory to
oxygen and pharmacologic administration requires endotracheal
intubation. Chest x-ray shows hyperinflated lungs and a flattened
diaphragm. Which of the following induction agents would be the
best for this patient?. Answer: Ketamine
◉ The time between the interruption of oxygen and the time a pilot
is unable to perform flying duties Is. Answer: Time of useful
consciousness
, ◉ The patient's hemodynamic values are CVP 12, PAWP 20, SVR
1200. What is this patient experiencing?
Congestive heart failure
Hemorrhagic shock
Septic shock
Anaphylactic shock. Answer: Congestive Heart Failure
◉ POCUS examination shows a collapsed IVC. The patient requires
Volume replacement
Inotropy
Diuresis
Reduction in CPP. Answer: Volume replacement
◉ Beck's Triad indicates a_____
and includes findings of_____. Answer: Pericardial tamponade;
narrowed pulse pressure, JVD, muffled heart sounds
◉ Upon evacuating a downed aircraft, the crew should meet at
The 12 o'clock position of the aircraft
AND CORRECT ANSWERS FULLY VERIFIED
◉ Which of the following delivery complications necessitates the
placement of the provider's hand in the mother's vagina?
Prolapsed cord
Nuchal cord
Shoulder dystocia
Cephalad presentation. Answer: Prolapsed cord
◉ The patient with tissue hypoxia due to sepsis is experiencing
Stagnant hypoxia
Hypemic hypoxia
Histotoxic hypoxia
Infectious hypoxia. Answer: Stagnant hypoxia
◉ A patient with a shearing force applied to the ligamentum
arteriosum may exhibit which diagnostic finding?
Widened mediastinum on chest x-ray
,Fractures of ribs 3-6
Fractures of ribs 10-11
Kerley-A lines. Answer: Widened mediastinum on chest X-ray.
◉ A 65 year old Male with lung cancer presents with JVD and
Hypotension. When you auscultate heart sounds, you are unable to
hear clear heart tones.
This patient may require which life-saving procedure?
Pericardiocentesis
Finger Thoracostomy
REBOA
Needle decompression. Answer: Pericardiocentesis
◉ "Air taxi," or flying passengers for a fee is governed by FAR
Part 135
Part 125
Part 1841
Part 1462. Answer: Part 135
◉ Which of the following is a tenant of crew resource management?
,Any crew member, regardless of discipline, has the right to voice
safety
concerns
The pilot will assume full responsibility of situational awareness
during flight operations so the crew can focus on patient care
The air medical crew may voice their views on how the pilot should
fly the aircraft
The mechanics may decide which medical equipment the medical
crew may or may not carry. Answer: Any crew member, regardless of
discipline, has the right to voice safety
concerns
◉ A 68 year old patient with difficulty breathing refractory to
oxygen and pharmacologic administration requires endotracheal
intubation. Chest x-ray shows hyperinflated lungs and a flattened
diaphragm. Which of the following induction agents would be the
best for this patient?. Answer: Ketamine
◉ The time between the interruption of oxygen and the time a pilot
is unable to perform flying duties Is. Answer: Time of useful
consciousness
, ◉ The patient's hemodynamic values are CVP 12, PAWP 20, SVR
1200. What is this patient experiencing?
Congestive heart failure
Hemorrhagic shock
Septic shock
Anaphylactic shock. Answer: Congestive Heart Failure
◉ POCUS examination shows a collapsed IVC. The patient requires
Volume replacement
Inotropy
Diuresis
Reduction in CPP. Answer: Volume replacement
◉ Beck's Triad indicates a_____
and includes findings of_____. Answer: Pericardial tamponade;
narrowed pulse pressure, JVD, muffled heart sounds
◉ Upon evacuating a downed aircraft, the crew should meet at
The 12 o'clock position of the aircraft
