AIR METHODS CC Paramedic Air Methods
Critical Care exam
ABG - PH - ANSWER7.35-7.45 mm HG
ABG - PaCO2 range - ANSWER35-45 mm HG
ABG - PA02 - ANSWER80-100mm HG
ABG - BE - ANSWER-2 - 3 MeQ/L
CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what is the normal range? - ANSWERNormal Value: 14-17.5 G /DL
CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWERHigh value = smoking?
Low value = anemia or blood loss?
CBC: Hematocrit - what is the normal range? - ANSWERNormal value = 41-50%
CBC: Hematocrit - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWERHigh value = dehydrated?
Low value = anemia or blood loss?
CBC: WBC - what is the normal range? - ANSWERNormal value = 4500-11000
CBC: WBC - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWERHigh value = infection, anemia, steroid use
Low value = viral infection or immunodeficiency
CBC: RBC - what is the normal range? - ANSWERNormal value = 3.9-5.5 million mm3
, CBC: RBC - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWERHigh value = polycythemia or high altitude
Low value = cancer or bone marrow suppression
Coags: PT - what does it measure & how long? - ANSWERCoumadin anticoagulation
10-13 second
Coags: PT - what do high values indicate? - ANSWERHigh values can indicate liver cirrohsis, vitamin K
deficiency or DIC
Coags: INR - ANSWERInternational normalized ratio. Normal INR = 1.0.
Coags: aPTT - what does it measure & how long? - ANSWERMeasures Heparin
25-40 second
OB: What are some physiological changes which occur in pregnancy? - ANSWER-Blood volume increases 40%
-Plasma increases, showing false anemia on labs
-BP decreases in 2nd trimester, but returns to normal
-Cardiac output increases, up to 50%
-HR increases 10-15 bpm
-SBP increases
-Body becomes more insulin resistant
-Uterus enlarges 20x
OB: Physical assessment of pregnant patient - ANSWERPalpate / Check vitals / Check FHT / Ask GP-PAL
OB: What is GP-PAL - ANSWERGravida, Para, Preterms, Abortion, Living children
OB: Tx for distressed fetus? - ANSWER100% O2 via NRB on mother; place in LLR; give fluids for hypotension
and perform external vaginal exam
Critical Care exam
ABG - PH - ANSWER7.35-7.45 mm HG
ABG - PaCO2 range - ANSWER35-45 mm HG
ABG - PA02 - ANSWER80-100mm HG
ABG - BE - ANSWER-2 - 3 MeQ/L
CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what is the normal range? - ANSWERNormal Value: 14-17.5 G /DL
CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWERHigh value = smoking?
Low value = anemia or blood loss?
CBC: Hematocrit - what is the normal range? - ANSWERNormal value = 41-50%
CBC: Hematocrit - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWERHigh value = dehydrated?
Low value = anemia or blood loss?
CBC: WBC - what is the normal range? - ANSWERNormal value = 4500-11000
CBC: WBC - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWERHigh value = infection, anemia, steroid use
Low value = viral infection or immunodeficiency
CBC: RBC - what is the normal range? - ANSWERNormal value = 3.9-5.5 million mm3
, CBC: RBC - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWERHigh value = polycythemia or high altitude
Low value = cancer or bone marrow suppression
Coags: PT - what does it measure & how long? - ANSWERCoumadin anticoagulation
10-13 second
Coags: PT - what do high values indicate? - ANSWERHigh values can indicate liver cirrohsis, vitamin K
deficiency or DIC
Coags: INR - ANSWERInternational normalized ratio. Normal INR = 1.0.
Coags: aPTT - what does it measure & how long? - ANSWERMeasures Heparin
25-40 second
OB: What are some physiological changes which occur in pregnancy? - ANSWER-Blood volume increases 40%
-Plasma increases, showing false anemia on labs
-BP decreases in 2nd trimester, but returns to normal
-Cardiac output increases, up to 50%
-HR increases 10-15 bpm
-SBP increases
-Body becomes more insulin resistant
-Uterus enlarges 20x
OB: Physical assessment of pregnant patient - ANSWERPalpate / Check vitals / Check FHT / Ask GP-PAL
OB: What is GP-PAL - ANSWERGravida, Para, Preterms, Abortion, Living children
OB: Tx for distressed fetus? - ANSWER100% O2 via NRB on mother; place in LLR; give fluids for hypotension
and perform external vaginal exam
