AIR METHODS CRITICAL CARE EXAM QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS 2026

AIR METHODS CRITICAL CARE EXAM
QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS 2026

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, Air Methods Critical Care exam




1. What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct

placement of an ET tube?: Continuous waveform capnography

2. The upper airway consists of...: Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and

Larynx

3. No gas exchange occurs here , it's called .: Nose

to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume)

They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units.

4. Crycothyroid membrane: between thyroid and cricoid, avascular structure that

connects the thyroid and cricoid cartilage. Site of CRiCOTHYROTOMY- an emer-

gency opening of the airway.

5. A PaCO2 greater than 45 mmHg indicates: A. Metabolic acidosis.

B. Metabolic alkalosis.

, C. Respiratory acidosis.

D. Respiratory alkalosis.: C. Respiratory acidosis

6. PaCO2 normal range: 35-45 mm Hg Less than 35 likely means hyperventilation

7. Tracheal deviation AWAY from the affected side, decreased breath sounds,

and hyperresonance... What's happening?: Tension pneumothorax

8. In a tension pneumothorax tracheal deviation goes in what direction?: -

AWAY from affected side.

9. Normal mean pulmonary artery pressure: 10-20 mmHg

10. Pulmonary hypertension is a mean PA pressure greater than...: (PAm)

greater than 20

11. Primary pulmonary hypertension: Idiopathic genetic disorder caused by ab-

normal structure of the pulmonary blood vessels

12. Name three causes of secondary pulmonary hypertension..: 1. Passive

PH- the result of back pressure. Mitral Stenosis, LV systolic failure.