Air Methods Critical Care
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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 CRiCOTHYROTOMY- an 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
Name three causes of secondary pulmonary hypertension.. - Correct Answer: 1. Passive PH- the
result of back pressure. Mitral Stenosis, LV systolic failure.
2. Active PH- Constriction of the pulmonary circuit Increased volume in pulmonary circuit (i.e.
congenital heart disease)
3. Obstruction as in Chronic recurrent PE
,TNP of the Pregnant patient - Correct Answer: Resuscitation priorities are the same. The best
way to take care of the baby is to take care of mama
Mechanisms of injury and biomechanics the most common cause of maternal injury is... -
Correct Answer: Blunt trauma caused by MVC. Second is BT caused by falls, 3rd is violence
fetal distress is an early sign of maternal distress... Why? - Correct Answer: Catecholamine
mediated vasoconstriction resulting from blood loss shunts blood away from the fetus to the
mom.
Fetal hypo perfusion is evidenced by.... - Correct Answer: Fetal tachycardia (140 to 160+) and
fetal bradycardia
The FRC in a pregnant patient is.... - Correct Answer: Reduced by the gravid uterus lifting the
diaphragm.
chest tube placement in a pregnant patient is 1-2 spaces higher - Correct Answer: Because of the
lifted diaphragm
What is the cause of physiological anemia in pregnant patients? - Correct Answer:
Hemodilitional anemia occurs. Plasma volume increases 30-50%.
Preterm Labor (PTL) - Correct Answer:
abruptio placentae - Correct Answer: premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
On a pregnant patient... - Correct Answer: Chest compressions must be higher on the sternum.
Any preg patient 20 weeks pregnant or more with a uterus above the umbilicus should have the
uterus left laterally displaced during compressions to avoid aortocaval compression. A 15 degree
tilt of the long board or lateral displacement.
, What is the Maternal Fetal Triage Index? - Correct Answer: A valid reliable 5 level triage tool
that may assist in the triage of obstetric trauma patients.
Displacing the uterus off the vena cava can improve CO by - Correct Answer: approximately
30%!
Continuous fetal monitoring is recommended... - Correct Answer: for all pregnant patients 20 or
more weeks gestation... or (uterus above belly button).
Fundal height measurement - Correct Answer: equals the approximate gestational age in weeks,
until week 32.
Belly button is 20 weeks
Height of last rib is 26 weeks
costal margin is 36 weeks
Any fundal height indicating 23 or more weeks... - Correct Answer: at the last rib and above is
consistent with a viable fetus.
What type of blood should a pregnant trauma patient receive? - Correct Answer: O-NEG baybay.
Initiate cardiotocography in any mother - Correct Answer: 20 or more weeks gestation, must be
monitored for at least 6 hours.
What is the serum lab test that detects fetal red cells in the maternal circulation? - Correct
Answer: Kleinhauer Bette KB serum test. This lab is used to determine if hemorrhage of fetal
blood through the placenta and into maternal circulation. KB test is an important detector of
abruptio placentae, preterm labor and need to administer Rh negative globulin when mom is Rh
negative and fetus is Rh positive.
exam Questions With Correct
Answers Graded A+
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
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 CRiCOTHYROTOMY- an 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
Name three causes of secondary pulmonary hypertension.. - Correct Answer: 1. Passive PH- the
result of back pressure. Mitral Stenosis, LV systolic failure.
2. Active PH- Constriction of the pulmonary circuit Increased volume in pulmonary circuit (i.e.
congenital heart disease)
3. Obstruction as in Chronic recurrent PE
,TNP of the Pregnant patient - Correct Answer: Resuscitation priorities are the same. The best
way to take care of the baby is to take care of mama
Mechanisms of injury and biomechanics the most common cause of maternal injury is... -
Correct Answer: Blunt trauma caused by MVC. Second is BT caused by falls, 3rd is violence
fetal distress is an early sign of maternal distress... Why? - Correct Answer: Catecholamine
mediated vasoconstriction resulting from blood loss shunts blood away from the fetus to the
mom.
Fetal hypo perfusion is evidenced by.... - Correct Answer: Fetal tachycardia (140 to 160+) and
fetal bradycardia
The FRC in a pregnant patient is.... - Correct Answer: Reduced by the gravid uterus lifting the
diaphragm.
chest tube placement in a pregnant patient is 1-2 spaces higher - Correct Answer: Because of the
lifted diaphragm
What is the cause of physiological anemia in pregnant patients? - Correct Answer:
Hemodilitional anemia occurs. Plasma volume increases 30-50%.
Preterm Labor (PTL) - Correct Answer:
abruptio placentae - Correct Answer: premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
On a pregnant patient... - Correct Answer: Chest compressions must be higher on the sternum.
Any preg patient 20 weeks pregnant or more with a uterus above the umbilicus should have the
uterus left laterally displaced during compressions to avoid aortocaval compression. A 15 degree
tilt of the long board or lateral displacement.
, What is the Maternal Fetal Triage Index? - Correct Answer: A valid reliable 5 level triage tool
that may assist in the triage of obstetric trauma patients.
Displacing the uterus off the vena cava can improve CO by - Correct Answer: approximately
30%!
Continuous fetal monitoring is recommended... - Correct Answer: for all pregnant patients 20 or
more weeks gestation... or (uterus above belly button).
Fundal height measurement - Correct Answer: equals the approximate gestational age in weeks,
until week 32.
Belly button is 20 weeks
Height of last rib is 26 weeks
costal margin is 36 weeks
Any fundal height indicating 23 or more weeks... - Correct Answer: at the last rib and above is
consistent with a viable fetus.
What type of blood should a pregnant trauma patient receive? - Correct Answer: O-NEG baybay.
Initiate cardiotocography in any mother - Correct Answer: 20 or more weeks gestation, must be
monitored for at least 6 hours.
What is the serum lab test that detects fetal red cells in the maternal circulation? - Correct
Answer: Kleinhauer Bette KB serum test. This lab is used to determine if hemorrhage of fetal
blood through the placenta and into maternal circulation. KB test is an important detector of
abruptio placentae, preterm labor and need to administer Rh negative globulin when mom is Rh
negative and fetus is Rh positive.
