(Physiologic) Efficient Zone - Sea level to 10,00 feet
(physiologically) Deficient Zone - 10,000 to 50.000 feet
A complication of needle jet insufflation is: - It does not allow for adequate exhalation
and causes a buildup of CO2.
Barometric pressure is: - The weight or force exerted by the atmosphere at any given
point.
Decompression sickness is associated with which gas law?
A. Boyles law
B. Charles's law
C. Henry's law
D. Graham's law - C. Henry's law (evolved gas disorders)
During a rapid decompression, the rapid change in temperature is best explained by:
A. Boyle's law
B. Charles's law
C. Henry's law
D. Dalton's law - B. Charles's law
During counterpulsation therapy, the IABP balloon should inflate with which of the
following events?
A. After the P wave
B. After the T wave
C. Before the dicrotic notch
D. After the opening of the aorta - B. After the T wave
Gravity is: - The force created by the combined weight of all atmospheric gases upon
the surface of the earth.
Negative G forces - blood pools in the upper body and may precipitate a headache. Can
occur during rapid descent, or turbulence that forces the aircraft downward rapidly.
Positive G forces - Blood pools in the lower extremities increasing intravascular
pressures and stagnant hypoxia. Can occur during rapid ascent, or turbulence that
forces the aircraft upward rapidly.
Space - > 250.000 feet
Space equivalent zone - 50,000 to 250,000 feet
The development of gas bubbles within the body at high altitudes is best explained by:
,A. Boyle's law
B. Charles's law
C. Henry's law
D. Dalton's law - C. Henry's law
The opening of which heart valve is associated with arterial systole?
A. Mitral valve
B. Tricuspid valve
C. Aortic valve
D. Bicuspid valve - C. Aortic valve
What percentage of the the atmosphere contains Nitrogen? - 78%
Which of the following IABP timing errors would prevent adequate coronary perfusion?
A. Late inflation
B. Late deflation
C. Early inflation
D. Early deflation - A. Late inflation
(Early deflation causes a vacuum effect)
Which of the following statements is correct regarding gases as altitude increases ?
A. The percentages and total pressure of gases are increased
B. The percentages of gases increase as the total gas pressure decreases
C. The percentages of gases are unchanges, but the total pressure of the gases
decreases.
D. The percentages of gases decrease and the total gas pressure remains the same. -
C
You are exposed to 92 decibels at work, what is the maximal time of unprotected
exposure allowed before you are at risk?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 4 hours - B. 2 hours
You are preparing to intubate a 6 year old. You calculate that the ET tube should be:
A. 4.5 mm
B. 5.o mm
C. 5.5 mm
D. 6.0 mm - C. 5.5 mm (16 + age in years / 4)
(Physiologic) Efficient Zone - Sea level to 10,00 feet
(physiologically) Deficient Zone - 10,000 to 50.000 feet
A complication of needle jet insufflation is: - It does not allow for adequate exhalation
and causes a buildup of CO2.
,Barometric pressure is: - The weight or force exerted by the atmosphere at any given
point.
Decompression sickness is associated with which gas law?
A. Boyles law
B. Charles's law
C. Henry's law
D. Graham's law - C. Henry's law (evolved gas disorders)
During a rapid decompression, the rapid change in temperature is best explained by:
A. Boyle's law
B. Charles's law
C. Henry's law
D. Dalton's law - B. Charles's law
During counterpulsation therapy, the IABP balloon should inflate with which of the
following events?
A. After the P wave
B. After the T wave
C. Before the dicrotic notch
D. After the opening of the aorta - B. After the T wave
Gravity is: - The force created by the combined weight of all atmospheric gases upon
the surface of the earth.
Negative G forces - blood pools in the upper body and may precipitate a headache. Can
occur during rapid descent, or turbulence that forces the aircraft downward rapidly.
Positive G forces - Blood pools in the lower extremities increasing intravascular
pressures and stagnant hypoxia. Can occur during rapid ascent, or turbulence that
forces the aircraft upward rapidly.
Space - > 250.000 feet
Space equivalent zone - 50,000 to 250,000 feet
The development of gas bubbles within the body at high altitudes is best explained by:
A. Boyle's law
B. Charles's law
C. Henry's law
D. Dalton's law - C. Henry's law
The opening of which heart valve is associated with arterial systole?
A. Mitral valve
B. Tricuspid valve
, C. Aortic valve
D. Bicuspid valve - C. Aortic valve
What percentage of the the atmosphere contains Nitrogen? - 78%
Which of the following IABP timing errors would prevent adequate coronary perfusion?
A. Late inflation
B. Late deflation
C. Early inflation
D. Early deflation - A. Late inflation
(Early deflation causes a vacuum effect)
Which of the following statements is correct regarding gases as altitude increases ?
A. The percentages and total pressure of gases are increased
B. The percentages of gases increase as the total gas pressure decreases
C. The percentages of gases are unchanges, but the total pressure of the gases
decreases.
D. The percentages of gases decrease and the total gas pressure remains the same. -
C
You are exposed to 92 decibels at work, what is the maximal time of unprotected
exposure allowed before you are at risk?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 4 hours - B. 2 hours
You are preparing to intubate a 6 year old. You calculate that the ET tube should be:
A. 4.5 mm
B. 5.o mm
C. 5.5 mm
D. 6.0 mm - C. 5.5 mm (16 + age in years / 4)
(Physiologic) Efficient Zone - Sea level to 10,00 feet
(physiologically) Deficient Zone - 10,000 to 50.000 feet
A complication of needle jet insufflation is: - It does not allow for adequate exhalation
and causes a buildup of CO2.
Barometric pressure is: - The weight or force exerted by the atmosphere at any given
point.
Decompression sickness is associated with which gas law?
A. Boyles law
B. Charles's law
C. Henry's law
(physiologically) Deficient Zone - 10,000 to 50.000 feet
A complication of needle jet insufflation is: - It does not allow for adequate exhalation
and causes a buildup of CO2.
Barometric pressure is: - The weight or force exerted by the atmosphere at any given
point.
Decompression sickness is associated with which gas law?
A. Boyles law
B. Charles's law
C. Henry's law
D. Graham's law - C. Henry's law (evolved gas disorders)
During a rapid decompression, the rapid change in temperature is best explained by:
A. Boyle's law
B. Charles's law
C. Henry's law
D. Dalton's law - B. Charles's law
During counterpulsation therapy, the IABP balloon should inflate with which of the
following events?
A. After the P wave
B. After the T wave
C. Before the dicrotic notch
D. After the opening of the aorta - B. After the T wave
Gravity is: - The force created by the combined weight of all atmospheric gases upon
the surface of the earth.
Negative G forces - blood pools in the upper body and may precipitate a headache. Can
occur during rapid descent, or turbulence that forces the aircraft downward rapidly.
Positive G forces - Blood pools in the lower extremities increasing intravascular
pressures and stagnant hypoxia. Can occur during rapid ascent, or turbulence that
forces the aircraft upward rapidly.
Space - > 250.000 feet
Space equivalent zone - 50,000 to 250,000 feet
The development of gas bubbles within the body at high altitudes is best explained by:
,A. Boyle's law
B. Charles's law
C. Henry's law
D. Dalton's law - C. Henry's law
The opening of which heart valve is associated with arterial systole?
A. Mitral valve
B. Tricuspid valve
C. Aortic valve
D. Bicuspid valve - C. Aortic valve
What percentage of the the atmosphere contains Nitrogen? - 78%
Which of the following IABP timing errors would prevent adequate coronary perfusion?
A. Late inflation
B. Late deflation
C. Early inflation
D. Early deflation - A. Late inflation
(Early deflation causes a vacuum effect)
Which of the following statements is correct regarding gases as altitude increases ?
A. The percentages and total pressure of gases are increased
B. The percentages of gases increase as the total gas pressure decreases
C. The percentages of gases are unchanges, but the total pressure of the gases
decreases.
D. The percentages of gases decrease and the total gas pressure remains the same. -
C
You are exposed to 92 decibels at work, what is the maximal time of unprotected
exposure allowed before you are at risk?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 4 hours - B. 2 hours
You are preparing to intubate a 6 year old. You calculate that the ET tube should be:
A. 4.5 mm
B. 5.o mm
C. 5.5 mm
D. 6.0 mm - C. 5.5 mm (16 + age in years / 4)
(Physiologic) Efficient Zone - Sea level to 10,00 feet
(physiologically) Deficient Zone - 10,000 to 50.000 feet
A complication of needle jet insufflation is: - It does not allow for adequate exhalation
and causes a buildup of CO2.
,Barometric pressure is: - The weight or force exerted by the atmosphere at any given
point.
Decompression sickness is associated with which gas law?
A. Boyles law
B. Charles's law
C. Henry's law
D. Graham's law - C. Henry's law (evolved gas disorders)
During a rapid decompression, the rapid change in temperature is best explained by:
A. Boyle's law
B. Charles's law
C. Henry's law
D. Dalton's law - B. Charles's law
During counterpulsation therapy, the IABP balloon should inflate with which of the
following events?
A. After the P wave
B. After the T wave
C. Before the dicrotic notch
D. After the opening of the aorta - B. After the T wave
Gravity is: - The force created by the combined weight of all atmospheric gases upon
the surface of the earth.
Negative G forces - blood pools in the upper body and may precipitate a headache. Can
occur during rapid descent, or turbulence that forces the aircraft downward rapidly.
Positive G forces - Blood pools in the lower extremities increasing intravascular
pressures and stagnant hypoxia. Can occur during rapid ascent, or turbulence that
forces the aircraft upward rapidly.
Space - > 250.000 feet
Space equivalent zone - 50,000 to 250,000 feet
The development of gas bubbles within the body at high altitudes is best explained by:
A. Boyle's law
B. Charles's law
C. Henry's law
D. Dalton's law - C. Henry's law
The opening of which heart valve is associated with arterial systole?
A. Mitral valve
B. Tricuspid valve
, C. Aortic valve
D. Bicuspid valve - C. Aortic valve
What percentage of the the atmosphere contains Nitrogen? - 78%
Which of the following IABP timing errors would prevent adequate coronary perfusion?
A. Late inflation
B. Late deflation
C. Early inflation
D. Early deflation - A. Late inflation
(Early deflation causes a vacuum effect)
Which of the following statements is correct regarding gases as altitude increases ?
A. The percentages and total pressure of gases are increased
B. The percentages of gases increase as the total gas pressure decreases
C. The percentages of gases are unchanges, but the total pressure of the gases
decreases.
D. The percentages of gases decrease and the total gas pressure remains the same. -
C
You are exposed to 92 decibels at work, what is the maximal time of unprotected
exposure allowed before you are at risk?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 4 hours - B. 2 hours
You are preparing to intubate a 6 year old. You calculate that the ET tube should be:
A. 4.5 mm
B. 5.o mm
C. 5.5 mm
D. 6.0 mm - C. 5.5 mm (16 + age in years / 4)
(Physiologic) Efficient Zone - Sea level to 10,00 feet
(physiologically) Deficient Zone - 10,000 to 50.000 feet
A complication of needle jet insufflation is: - It does not allow for adequate exhalation
and causes a buildup of CO2.
Barometric pressure is: - The weight or force exerted by the atmosphere at any given
point.
Decompression sickness is associated with which gas law?
A. Boyles law
B. Charles's law
C. Henry's law
