Critical Care Paramedic Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Critical Care Paramedic Exam Questions with Correct Answers Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) (Hemodynamic Values) - answerNormal: 800-1200 <800 = Dilated >1200 = Constricted Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) (Hemodynamic Values) - answerNormal: 50-250 Dynes Cardiac Index (CI) (Hemodynamic Values) - answerFormula: CO/BSA (Body Surface Area) Central Venous Pressure (CVP) (Hemodynamic Values) - answer"Right Atrial Pressure" -Measures right heart preload -Normal: 2 - 6mmHg Right Ventricular Pressure (RVP) (Hemodynamic Values) - answer-Right Heart Afterload -Normal: 15 - 25mmHg systolic/ 0-5mmHg diastolic Pulmonary Artery Pressure (PA) (Hemodynamic Values) - answer*When you see the diacrotic arch* Normal: 15-25mmHg systolic/8-15mmHg diastolic Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (PAWP) (Hemodynamic Values) - answer"Wedge Pressure" -Measures right heart afterload/left heart preload Normal: 8-12mmHg Cardiac Output (CO) (Hemodynamic Values) - answerNormal: 4-8L/min Formula: SVxHR Coronary Perfusion Pressure (CPP) (Hemodynamic Values) - answerFormula: DBP-PAWP Normal: 50-60mmHg Babinski's Reflex - answer-Extension and spreading of toes when bottom of foot is stroked Indication of: Nervous System Lesion Battle's Sign - answer-Bluish discoloration to bony prominence behind the ear Indication of: Basilar skull fracture Beck's Triad - answer-Jugular vein distention, Muffled heart tones, hypotension Indication of: Cardiac tamponade Brudzinski's Sign - answer-Flexion of the neck usually results in flexion of the hips Indication of: Meningitis Coopernail's Sign - answerBruising on the perineum, scrotum, or labia Indication of: Pelvic fracture Cullen's Sign - answerbluish discoloration around umbilicus Indication of: Intraperitoncal hemorrhage i.e: ectopic pregnancy, hemorrhagic pancreatitis Cushing's Triad - answer-Bradycardia, hypertension, changing respiratory patterns Indication of: Increased ICP, brain stem herniation Grey-Turner's Sign - answerDiscoloration of the flanks Indication of: Pancreatitis Hamman's Sign - answer-Crunching sound with heartbeat Indication of: Mediastinal emphysema Kehr's Sign - answer-Left should pain Indication of: Ruptured spleen, blood irritation the d