AIR METHODS CRITICAL CARE EXAM(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. an emergency opening of the airway. (PAm) greater than 20 hyperresonance... What's happening? -CORRECT ANSWER-Tension pneumothorax ANSWER-AWAY from affected side. ANSWER-Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired Pharynx, and Larynx Primary pulmonary hypertension -CORRECT ANSWER-Idiopathic genetic disorder The upper airway consists of... -CORRECT ANSWER-Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, C. Respiratory acidosis. A PaCO2 greater than 45 mmHg indicates: No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. -CORRECT structure that connects the thyroid and cricoid cartilage. Site of CRiCOTHYROTOMY ET tube? -CORRECT ANSWER-Continuous waveform capnography In a tension pneumothorax tracheal deviation goes in what direction? -CORRECT B. Metabolic alkalosis. D. Respiratory alkalosis. -CORRECT ANSWER-C. Respiratory acidosis Crycothyroid membrane -CORRECT ANSWER-between thyroid and cricoid, avascular Pulmonary hypertension is a mean PA pressure greater than... -CORRECT ANSWER- Tracheal deviation AWAY from the affected side, decreased breath sounds, and PaCO2 normal range -CORRECT ANSWER-35-45 mm Hg Less than 35 likely means A. Metabolic acidosis. hyperventilation Normal mean pulmonary artery pressure -CORRECT ANSWER-10-20 mmHg caused by abnormal structure of the pulmonary blood vessels