FPC - Study Guide - CB questions and
answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
JVD
- correct answer Tamponade
Tracheal disruption
- correct answer right main stem intubation
Can't bag, can't ventilate
- correct answer Cric
Pt was involved in a MVA, can't visualize cords, can't bag...
- correct answer Cric
Heat Stroke
- correct answer LOC + respiratory alkalosis & metabolic acidosis
Heat Exhaustion
- correct answer Body can still sweat
Vent question - if Obstructive...
- correct answer ...then lower ventilation rate to emphasize exhale.
Vent question - if Injury...
- correct answer ...higher rate & lower volume to protect sensitive lungs.
High PCWP (Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure)
- correct answer Limit fluid, left ventricular failure
,Babies
- correct answer No fat
Pt can move upper extremities but can't flex...
- correct answer Bicep & Deltoid = Spine C6 (pg. 245)
Flexion of forearm
- correct answer C5 - C6
Subtle seizures for kids
- correct answer Bicycling, lip smacking, etc.
PE on 12-lead changes, minimal
- correct answer usually Tachy
Tx for Tetralogy of Fallot (pg. 483)
- correct answer keep PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) open, give Prostaglandin, limit O2 (only thing
keeping them alive is open ductus, closes w/ O2)
Question of when TPA is NOT contraindicated, believe it said "Precluded"...
- correct answer ...3/4 of the ?'s were obvious, like recent head bleed, recent GI bleed, etc.
Bowel sounds in Left chest
- correct answer Diaphragm rupture
Two questions regarding Useful Consciousness...
- correct answer ...sources say always put..."least amount of time".
Pt is leaving sending facility at a certain at FiO2 0.40 , receiving facility is at this altitude. Whats is the
correct FiO2 for flight? Formula is for mmHg!!!
- correct answer (% of O2 Pt is on X pressure of sending) / pressure at altitude (mmHg)
, Use Assist Control with Caution due to...
- correct answer Breath Stacking
Inferior Wall MI, what can be affected?
- correct answer Right Ventricle
How do you prevent release of Nitrogen in Flight...Barobariatrauma or whatever?
- correct answer Give high flow O2 before flight.
High altitude
- correct answer Hypoxia Hypoxemia
ICP range
- correct answer 0 - 10 mmHg
CVP (central venous pressure) range
- correct answer 2-6 mmHg
PAWP (pulmonary artery wedge pressure) range
- correct answer 8-12 mmHg
Measures Left Heart Preload
SVR (systemic vascular resistance) range
- correct answer 800-1200 dynes
Squeeze of the vessels, Decreased - neuro shock (distributive).
Increased - HTN, aortic stenosis and vasoconstrictors.
CI (cardiac index) range
- correct answer 2.5 - 4.4 L/min/m2
answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
JVD
- correct answer Tamponade
Tracheal disruption
- correct answer right main stem intubation
Can't bag, can't ventilate
- correct answer Cric
Pt was involved in a MVA, can't visualize cords, can't bag...
- correct answer Cric
Heat Stroke
- correct answer LOC + respiratory alkalosis & metabolic acidosis
Heat Exhaustion
- correct answer Body can still sweat
Vent question - if Obstructive...
- correct answer ...then lower ventilation rate to emphasize exhale.
Vent question - if Injury...
- correct answer ...higher rate & lower volume to protect sensitive lungs.
High PCWP (Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure)
- correct answer Limit fluid, left ventricular failure
,Babies
- correct answer No fat
Pt can move upper extremities but can't flex...
- correct answer Bicep & Deltoid = Spine C6 (pg. 245)
Flexion of forearm
- correct answer C5 - C6
Subtle seizures for kids
- correct answer Bicycling, lip smacking, etc.
PE on 12-lead changes, minimal
- correct answer usually Tachy
Tx for Tetralogy of Fallot (pg. 483)
- correct answer keep PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) open, give Prostaglandin, limit O2 (only thing
keeping them alive is open ductus, closes w/ O2)
Question of when TPA is NOT contraindicated, believe it said "Precluded"...
- correct answer ...3/4 of the ?'s were obvious, like recent head bleed, recent GI bleed, etc.
Bowel sounds in Left chest
- correct answer Diaphragm rupture
Two questions regarding Useful Consciousness...
- correct answer ...sources say always put..."least amount of time".
Pt is leaving sending facility at a certain at FiO2 0.40 , receiving facility is at this altitude. Whats is the
correct FiO2 for flight? Formula is for mmHg!!!
- correct answer (% of O2 Pt is on X pressure of sending) / pressure at altitude (mmHg)
, Use Assist Control with Caution due to...
- correct answer Breath Stacking
Inferior Wall MI, what can be affected?
- correct answer Right Ventricle
How do you prevent release of Nitrogen in Flight...Barobariatrauma or whatever?
- correct answer Give high flow O2 before flight.
High altitude
- correct answer Hypoxia Hypoxemia
ICP range
- correct answer 0 - 10 mmHg
CVP (central venous pressure) range
- correct answer 2-6 mmHg
PAWP (pulmonary artery wedge pressure) range
- correct answer 8-12 mmHg
Measures Left Heart Preload
SVR (systemic vascular resistance) range
- correct answer 800-1200 dynes
Squeeze of the vessels, Decreased - neuro shock (distributive).
Increased - HTN, aortic stenosis and vasoconstrictors.
CI (cardiac index) range
- correct answer 2.5 - 4.4 L/min/m2
