AIR METHODS Critical Care
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1. When applying the ABC approach, which assessment takes priority when
hypotension is present?
A. Heart rate
B. Airway
C. Blood pressure
D. Oxygen saturation
ANSWER: C (Circulation—assess BP before HR)
2. Pacemaker spikes are present, but no QRS complex follows. This indicates:
A. Failure to sense
B. Failure to capture
C. Failure to pace
D. Ventricular fibrillation
ANSWER: B
3. Pacemaker spikes appear randomly and inconsistently throughout the ECG
tracing. This represents:
A. Failure to capture
, B. Failure to pace
C. Failure to sense
D. Demand pacing
ANSWER: C
4. Pacemaker spikes consistently precede each QRS complex with ventricular
capture. This rhythm is best described as:
A. Failure to sense
B. Failure to capture
C. Normal sinus rhythm
D. Ventricular paced rhythm
ANSWER: D
5. Normal mean arterial pressure (MAP) should be maintained above:
A. 50 mmHg
B. 55 mmHg
C. 60–65 mmHg
D. 75 mmHg
ANSWER: C
6. The most accurate method for continuous blood pressure monitoring is:
A. Automated cuff
B. Doppler ultrasound
C. Central venous catheter
D. Arterial line
ANSWER: D
7. An arterial line transducer should be leveled at which landmark?
A. Midclavicular line
, B. Jugular notch
C. Phlebostatic axis
D. Xiphoid process
ANSWER: C
8. Which of the following is a key nursing responsibility for arterial line
maintenance?
A. Flush once daily
B. Maintain pressure bag >300 mmHg
C. Remove alarms to reduce nuisance alerts
D. Zero only after insertion
ANSWER: B
9. Before removing an arterial line, the nurse must:
A. Apply pressure for 1 minute
B. Review anticoagulation status
C. Elevate the limb
D. Flush the line
ANSWER: B
10.Cardiac output is best defined as:
A. Oxygen delivery to tissues
B. Blood volume in circulation
C. HR × SV
D. CO ÷ BSA
ANSWER: C
11.Normal adult cardiac output is:
A. 2–4 L/min
, B. 3–5 L/min
C. 4–8 L/min
D. 6–10 L/min
ANSWER: C
12.Cardiac index differs from cardiac output because it:
A. Measures preload
B. Accounts for body surface area
C. Reflects oxygen consumption
D. Measures right heart output only
ANSWER: B
13.A late sign of poor perfusion in low cardiac output states is:
A. Tachycardia
B. Hypotension
C. Urine output <30 mL/hr
D. Cool skin
ANSWER: C
14.Which medication increases blood pressure by vasoconstriction and
inotropy?
A. Nitroglycerin
B. Aspirin
C. Dopamine
D. Heparin
ANSWER: C
15.Aspirin is used in ACS primarily to:
A. Reduce preload
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With
ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update!!
1. When applying the ABC approach, which assessment takes priority when
hypotension is present?
A. Heart rate
B. Airway
C. Blood pressure
D. Oxygen saturation
ANSWER: C (Circulation—assess BP before HR)
2. Pacemaker spikes are present, but no QRS complex follows. This indicates:
A. Failure to sense
B. Failure to capture
C. Failure to pace
D. Ventricular fibrillation
ANSWER: B
3. Pacemaker spikes appear randomly and inconsistently throughout the ECG
tracing. This represents:
A. Failure to capture
, B. Failure to pace
C. Failure to sense
D. Demand pacing
ANSWER: C
4. Pacemaker spikes consistently precede each QRS complex with ventricular
capture. This rhythm is best described as:
A. Failure to sense
B. Failure to capture
C. Normal sinus rhythm
D. Ventricular paced rhythm
ANSWER: D
5. Normal mean arterial pressure (MAP) should be maintained above:
A. 50 mmHg
B. 55 mmHg
C. 60–65 mmHg
D. 75 mmHg
ANSWER: C
6. The most accurate method for continuous blood pressure monitoring is:
A. Automated cuff
B. Doppler ultrasound
C. Central venous catheter
D. Arterial line
ANSWER: D
7. An arterial line transducer should be leveled at which landmark?
A. Midclavicular line
, B. Jugular notch
C. Phlebostatic axis
D. Xiphoid process
ANSWER: C
8. Which of the following is a key nursing responsibility for arterial line
maintenance?
A. Flush once daily
B. Maintain pressure bag >300 mmHg
C. Remove alarms to reduce nuisance alerts
D. Zero only after insertion
ANSWER: B
9. Before removing an arterial line, the nurse must:
A. Apply pressure for 1 minute
B. Review anticoagulation status
C. Elevate the limb
D. Flush the line
ANSWER: B
10.Cardiac output is best defined as:
A. Oxygen delivery to tissues
B. Blood volume in circulation
C. HR × SV
D. CO ÷ BSA
ANSWER: C
11.Normal adult cardiac output is:
A. 2–4 L/min
, B. 3–5 L/min
C. 4–8 L/min
D. 6–10 L/min
ANSWER: C
12.Cardiac index differs from cardiac output because it:
A. Measures preload
B. Accounts for body surface area
C. Reflects oxygen consumption
D. Measures right heart output only
ANSWER: B
13.A late sign of poor perfusion in low cardiac output states is:
A. Tachycardia
B. Hypotension
C. Urine output <30 mL/hr
D. Cool skin
ANSWER: C
14.Which medication increases blood pressure by vasoconstriction and
inotropy?
A. Nitroglycerin
B. Aspirin
C. Dopamine
D. Heparin
ANSWER: C
15.Aspirin is used in ACS primarily to:
A. Reduce preload
