AIR METHODS CC PARAMEDIC FINAL EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ SVO2. Answer: Normal range: 60-75% for mixed venous oxygen.
◉ PO2. Answer: Normal range: 80-100 mmHg for oxygen.
◉ Vt. Answer: Tidal volume: 8-10 mL/kg for ventilation.
◉ HCO3. Answer: Normal range: 22-26 mEq/L for bicarbonate.
◉ Manual Airway Techniques. Answer: MANUAL airway techniques
come FIRST
-head tilt, chin lift
-C+ jaw thrust
◉ OPA. Answer: Oral airway for unresponsive patients W/O gag reflex.
◉ NPA. Answer: Nasal airway for decreased LOC, but not
unresponsive.
, -don't use if facial fx
◉ Ventilation Indications. Answer: -excessive bradypnea/tachypnea
-shallow breathing
-AMS or decreased LOC
-dyspnea
-retractions
-accessory muscle use
-cyanosis
-paradoxical movement (chest wall moves in opposite direction of
normal breathing)
-sucking chest wound
◉ RSI Success Factors; 7 Ps. Answer: 1) preparation
2) preoxygenate
-3-5min with NC/NRB
3) pretreatment
-LOAD meds
4) paralytic
5) position and protect
6) placement with proof
7) post intubation management
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ SVO2. Answer: Normal range: 60-75% for mixed venous oxygen.
◉ PO2. Answer: Normal range: 80-100 mmHg for oxygen.
◉ Vt. Answer: Tidal volume: 8-10 mL/kg for ventilation.
◉ HCO3. Answer: Normal range: 22-26 mEq/L for bicarbonate.
◉ Manual Airway Techniques. Answer: MANUAL airway techniques
come FIRST
-head tilt, chin lift
-C+ jaw thrust
◉ OPA. Answer: Oral airway for unresponsive patients W/O gag reflex.
◉ NPA. Answer: Nasal airway for decreased LOC, but not
unresponsive.
, -don't use if facial fx
◉ Ventilation Indications. Answer: -excessive bradypnea/tachypnea
-shallow breathing
-AMS or decreased LOC
-dyspnea
-retractions
-accessory muscle use
-cyanosis
-paradoxical movement (chest wall moves in opposite direction of
normal breathing)
-sucking chest wound
◉ RSI Success Factors; 7 Ps. Answer: 1) preparation
2) preoxygenate
-3-5min with NC/NRB
3) pretreatment
-LOAD meds
4) paralytic
5) position and protect
6) placement with proof
7) post intubation management
