Critical Care Air Methods Test 2026/2027 | Paramedic Study Guide

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Critical care air methods test

ABG normal ranges - ANSWER ✔ pH: 7.35 - 7.45

PaCO2: 35 -45

HCO3 (bicarb): 22 - 26

pO2. : 80-100



Anion gap formula, and normal values - ANSWER ✔ AG = NA -(Cl +
HCO3). Normal range 12 +/- 4. Abnormal >16



Anion gap metabolic acidosis causes - ANSWER ✔ MUDPILERS



Methanol

Uremia

DKA

Propylene glycol

Iron, Isoniazide

Lactic acidosis

Ethylene glycol (antifreeze)



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Salicylates (late)



Ativan (lorazepam) dose - ANSWER ✔ 1 to 2 mg, Max 4 mg



Blood loss for femur versus humorous - ANSWER ✔ Humerus is 750 mL,
femur is 1500 mL



Drug for a beta blocker overdose - ANSWER ✔ glucagon



Drug for cyclic, antidepressant overdose - ANSWER ✔ Sodium bicarb



Drug for G.I. bleed - ANSWER ✔ Sandosatin( octreotide)



Five rules of ABG interpretation - ANSWER ✔ 1. Evaluate the pH is it
normal?

Two. Evaluate the PCO2. Is it acute or chronic for respiratory disorder?

Three. Evaluate the HCO3 and calculate the anion gap for metabolic
disorder or delta gap. Check if metabolic acidosis is present.




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