AIR EVAC CAPNOGRAPHY ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

AIR EVAC CAPNOGRAPHY ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS The two systems responsible for the elimination of excess CO2 from the body are: - Answer -Respiratory and renal Which of the following describes a Capnograph? - Answer -An instrument used to measure exhaled CO2 The byproduct that is produced during anaerobic metabolism is: - Answer -Lactate What will cause a rise in ETCO2 levels? - Answer -Increased cardiac output What decreases the metabolic rate? - Answer -Hypothermia What two substances must be present for Aerobic Glycolysis? - Answer - Glucose and Oxygen The additional phase sometimes seen in pregnant and obese patients which creates an abnormality in the waveform is called? - Answer - Phase 4 If Ventilation and Perfusion are equal, how closely with ETCO2 and PaCO2 correlate? - Answer -2-5 mmHgAn adult patient with a gunshot wound to the chest is intubated. Greater than 1 L of blood drained initial insertion of a chest tube. Vital signs are BP 76/P, HR 143, RR 32, SPO2 92% with NRB 15 Lpm, ETCO2 26. Vent settings are as follows: AC tV 480 (appropriate for pts IDBW). Rate 10 peep 5 FiO2 1.00. What is the most appropriate action for the medical crewmember to make? - Answer -Administer blood products A patient with an open fracture/dislocation of the ankle has received ketamine, fentanyl, and versed for pain. The patient is now sleepy and arouses to tactile stimulation. Vital signs are BP 157/92, RR 8, SPO2 99% on NC at 2Lpm, ETCO2 49. What is t