Air Methods Critical Care exam Questions With Complete Solutions

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 sid