AIR METHODS CC Paramedic Exam Questions And Correct Answers| 100% Pass

AIR METHODS CC Paramedic Exam Questions And Correct Answers| 100% Pass Q.ABG - PH - ANSWERS-7.35-7.45 mm HG Q.ABG - PaCO2 range - ANSWERS-35-45 mm HG Q.ABG - PA02 - ANSWERS-80-100mm HG Q.ABG - BE - ANSWERS--2 - 3 MeQ/L Q.CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what is the normal range? - ANSWERS-Normal Value: 14-17.5 G /DL Q.CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWERS-High value = smoking? Low value = anemia or blood loss? Q.CBC: Hematocrit - what is the normal range? - ANSWERS-Normal value = 41-50% Q.CBC: Hematocrit - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWERS-High value = dehydrated? Low value = anemia or blood loss? Q.CBC: WBC - what is the normal range? - ANSWERS-Normal value = Q.CBC: WBC - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWERS-High value = infection, anemia, steroid use Low value = viral infection or immunodeficiency Q.CBC: RBC - what is the normal range? - ANSWERS-Normal value = 3.9-5.5 million mm3 Q.CBC: RBC - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWERS-High value = polycythemia or high altitude Low value = cancer or bone marrow suppression Q.Coags: PT - what does it measure & how long? - ANSWERS-Coumadin anticoagulation 10-13 second Q.Coags: PT - what do high values indicate? - ANSWERS-High values can indicate liver cirrohsis, vitamin K deficiency or DIC Q.Coags: INR - ANSWERS-International normalized ratio. Normal INR = 1.0. Q.Coags: aPTT - what does it measure & how long? - ANSWERS-Measures Heparin 25-40 second Q.OB: What are some physiological changes which occur in pregnancy? - ANSWERS--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 Q.OB: Physical assessment of pregnant patient - ANSWERS-Palpate / Check vitals / Check FHT / Ask GP-PAL Q.OB: What is GP-PAL - ANSWERS-Gravida, Para, Preterms, Abortion, Living children Q.OB: Tx for distressed fetus? - ANSWERS-100% O2 via NRB on mother; place in LLR; give fluids for hypotension and perform external vaginal exam Q.OB: Vaginal bleeding - caused by? - ANSWERS-Ovarian cysts, spotting, fetal loss, ectopic pregnancy or uterine rupture Q.OB: Vaginal bleeding - TX? - ANSWERS-O2/IV/Monitor Manage blood loss Blood products Tx for shock Monitor FHT Q.OB: Gestational hypertension - TX? - ANSWERS-Treat with: -Beta Blockers like Labetalol -Arterial vasodilators like Hydrolozine