AIR METHODS CC PARAMEDIC UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH STUDY SUPPORT TO BOOST
YOUR EXAM SCORE
ABG, PH, and ANSWER 7.35–7.45 mm HG
Range of ABG and PaCO2 ANSWER: 35-45 mm HG
PA02-ABG-ANSWER 80-100mm HG
ABG, BE, ANSWER, 2, and 3 MeQ/L
CBC: What is the typical range for hemoglobin (Hgb)? The response The
typical value is 14–17.5 G/DL.
CBC: What do high and low hemoglobin (Hgb) levels mean? The response
High value = smoking?
Low value = anemia or blood loss?
CBC: What is the usual range for hematocrit? The response 41–50% is the
normal value.
CBC: What do high and low hematocrit readings mean? The response High
value = dehydrated?
Low value = anemia or blood loss?
CBC: What is the typical range for WBC? The response The normal range is
4500–11000.
CBC: What do high and low WBC numbers mean? The response High value =
steroid use, anemia, and infection
, Low value = viral infection or immunodeficiency
CBC: What is the typical range for red blood cells? The response 3.9–5.5
million mm3 is the normal value.
CBC: What do high and low RBC readings mean? The response High value
indicates high altitude or polycythemia.
Low value = suppression of the bone marrow or cancer
Coags: How long and what does PT measure? The response Ten to thirteen
seconds of coumadin anticoagulation
Coags: PT: What does a high value mean? The response Elevated levels may
suggest DIC, vitamin K insufficiency, or liver cirrhosis.
Coags: ANSWER International Normalized Ratio (INR). INR is 1.0 normally.
Coags: What is the measurement and duration of aPTT? ANSWER Measures
Heparin for 25–40 seconds
OB: During pregnancy, what physiological changes take place? ANSWER:
40% increase in blood volume
-Labs reveal false anemia due to an increase in plasma.
-BP drops throughout the second trimester before returning to normal -Cardiac
output rises by up to 50%
-SBP rises - HR rises 10–15 bpm - Body becomes more insulin resistant -
Uterus grows 20 times
OB: Examine the pregnant patient physically, palpate, check vital signs, check
FHT, and ask GP-PAL
OB: GP-PAL: Definition and Response Preterms, Abortion, Gravida, Para, and
Living Children
OB: Tx for a fetus in distress? ANSWER: Give the mother 100% oxygen via
NRB, place her in LLR, administer fluids to treat hypotension, and conduct an
external vaginal examination.
OB: What causes vaginal bleeding? The response Uterine rupture, ectopic
pregnancy, fetal loss, ovarian cysts, or spotting
OB: Texas vaginal bleeding? ANSWER O2/IV/Monitor Control Blood Loss
Blood-related items
AND ANSWERS WITH STUDY SUPPORT TO BOOST
YOUR EXAM SCORE
ABG, PH, and ANSWER 7.35–7.45 mm HG
Range of ABG and PaCO2 ANSWER: 35-45 mm HG
PA02-ABG-ANSWER 80-100mm HG
ABG, BE, ANSWER, 2, and 3 MeQ/L
CBC: What is the typical range for hemoglobin (Hgb)? The response The
typical value is 14–17.5 G/DL.
CBC: What do high and low hemoglobin (Hgb) levels mean? The response
High value = smoking?
Low value = anemia or blood loss?
CBC: What is the usual range for hematocrit? The response 41–50% is the
normal value.
CBC: What do high and low hematocrit readings mean? The response High
value = dehydrated?
Low value = anemia or blood loss?
CBC: What is the typical range for WBC? The response The normal range is
4500–11000.
CBC: What do high and low WBC numbers mean? The response High value =
steroid use, anemia, and infection
, Low value = viral infection or immunodeficiency
CBC: What is the typical range for red blood cells? The response 3.9–5.5
million mm3 is the normal value.
CBC: What do high and low RBC readings mean? The response High value
indicates high altitude or polycythemia.
Low value = suppression of the bone marrow or cancer
Coags: How long and what does PT measure? The response Ten to thirteen
seconds of coumadin anticoagulation
Coags: PT: What does a high value mean? The response Elevated levels may
suggest DIC, vitamin K insufficiency, or liver cirrhosis.
Coags: ANSWER International Normalized Ratio (INR). INR is 1.0 normally.
Coags: What is the measurement and duration of aPTT? ANSWER Measures
Heparin for 25–40 seconds
OB: During pregnancy, what physiological changes take place? ANSWER:
40% increase in blood volume
-Labs reveal false anemia due to an increase in plasma.
-BP drops throughout the second trimester before returning to normal -Cardiac
output rises by up to 50%
-SBP rises - HR rises 10–15 bpm - Body becomes more insulin resistant -
Uterus grows 20 times
OB: Examine the pregnant patient physically, palpate, check vital signs, check
FHT, and ask GP-PAL
OB: GP-PAL: Definition and Response Preterms, Abortion, Gravida, Para, and
Living Children
OB: Tx for a fetus in distress? ANSWER: Give the mother 100% oxygen via
NRB, place her in LLR, administer fluids to treat hypotension, and conduct an
external vaginal examination.
OB: What causes vaginal bleeding? The response Uterine rupture, ectopic
pregnancy, fetal loss, ovarian cysts, or spotting
OB: Texas vaginal bleeding? ANSWER O2/IV/Monitor Control Blood Loss
Blood-related items
