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Critical Care Paramedic (Kyle Faudree's Flight Paramedic Certification) Study Guide with Complete SolutionsCritical Care Paramedic (Kyle Faudree's Flight Paramedic Certification) Study Guide with Complete SolutionsCritical Care Paramedic (Kyle Faudree's Flight Paramedic Certification) Study Guide with Complete Solutions Hyperthyroidism/Grave's Disease/Thyrotoxicosis/"Thyroid Storm" (pg.111) - ANSWER-Patient presents with weight loss, palpitations, nervousness, heat intolerance Exophtha...

Appropriate airway management - ANSWER*Steps must be performed in order. Bypass steps that do not apply.* a. Open and maintain a patent airway. b. Recognize and treat airway obstructions. c. Assess ventilation and oxygenation status. d. Administer supplemental oxygen. e.Provide ventilatory assistance. Upper airway - ANSWERConsists of all anatomic airway structures above the glottic opening. *1. Tongue* a. Must be manipulated b. Tends to fall back into the posterior pharynx in unrespon...

Appropriate airway management - ANSWER*Steps must be performed in order. Bypass steps that do not apply.* a. Open and maintain a patent airway. b. Recognize and treat airway obstructions. c. Assess ventilation and oxygenation status. d. Administer supplemental oxygen. e.Provide ventilatory assistance. Upper airway - ANSWERConsists of all anatomic airway structures above the glottic opening. *1. Tongue* a. Must be manipulated b. Tends to fall back into the posterior pharynx in unrespon...

Appropriate airway management - ANSWER*Steps must be performed in order. Bypass steps that do not apply.* a. Open and maintain a patent airway. b. Recognize and treat airway obstructions. c. Assess ventilation and oxygenation status. d. Administer supplemental oxygen. e.Provide ventilatory assistance. Upper airway - ANSWERConsists of all anatomic airway structures above the glottic opening. *1. Tongue* a. Must be manipulated b. Tends to fall back into the posterior pharynx in unrespon...

Appropriate airway management - ANSWER*Steps must be performed in order. Bypass steps that do not apply.* a. Open and maintain a patent airway. b. Recognize and treat airway obstructions. c. Assess ventilation and oxygenation status. d. Administer supplemental oxygen. e.Provide ventilatory assistance. Upper airway - ANSWERConsists of all anatomic airway structures above the glottic opening. *1. Tongue* a. Must be manipulated b. Tends to fall back into the posterior pharynx in unrespon...

Adenosine Protocols: Action: Dose: (Adult & Peds) for (SVT-Unstable/Stable) Contraindications: - ANSWER-Protocols:

1. The amount of air a pt moves into and out of his lungs in one breath is the: A. minute volume B. respiratory volume C. residual volume D. tidal volume - ANSWERSAnswer: D 2. When testing orthostatic vitals, what vital sign change is the most sensitive positive sign of hypovolemia? A. BP drops by 10-20 B. BP rises by 10-20 C. pulse rate rises by 10-20 D. pulse rate drops by 10-20 - ANSWERSAnswer: C 3. Which pulse is recommended to check in peds? A. brachial ...

Appropriate airway management - ANSWER *Steps must be performed in order. Bypass steps that do not apply.* a. Open and maintain a patent airway. b. Recognize and treat airway obstructions. c. Assess ventilation and oxygenation status. d. Administer supplemental oxygen. e.Provide ventilatory assistance. Upper airway - ANSWER Consists of all anatomic airway structures above the glottic opening. *1. Tongue* a. Must be manipulated b. Tends to fall back into the posterior pharynx in unresp...

Critical Care Paramedic Exam Questions & Answers 100% Correct Critical Care Paramedic Exam Questions & Answers 100% Correct Critical Care Paramedic Exam Questions & Answers 100% Correct Normal pH - ANSWER-7.35-7.45 Normal CO2 - ANSWER-35-45 Normal HCO3 - ANSWER-22-26 (good dating age) Normal PaO2 - ANSWER-80-100

A protocol that is a written document signed by the EMS system's medical director that outlines specific directions, permissions, and sometimes prohibitions regarding patient care that is rendered prior to contacting medical control. - ANSWERSStanding order If a paramedic transports a patient without the patient's consent or uses restraints in a wrongful manner - ANSWERSFalse Imprisonment A treatment plan developed for a specific illness or injury. - ANSWERSProtocol If you must deviat...