Air Methods Critical Care Paramedic Exam 2026/2027 | CC Paramedic Study Guide, Practice Questions & Exam Prep

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ABG - BE - ANSWER ✔ -2 - 3 MeQ/L



ABG - PA02 - ANSWER ✔ 80-100mm HG



ABG - PaCO2 range - ANSWER ✔ 35-45 mm HG



ABG - PH - ANSWER ✔ 7.35-7.45 mm HG



Beta blocker: Labetalol - ANSWER ✔ Dose - 0.25mg/kg initial dose



Indicated: HTN



Beta blocker: Metropolol - ANSWER ✔ Dose - 5mg q 5



Indicated: HTN, CHF, angina, MI, Tachy




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Beta blockers: treat? - ANSWER ✔ Puts the breaks on the heart. Slows all
aspects of heart function



BIPAP - ANSWER ✔ 2 different pressures

- ventilates patient with COPD to get rid of increased CO2 and also
oxygenate

- Emphysema, Chronic bronchitis are also indicated for this



Cardiogenic Shock - ANSWER ✔ Pump problem



Causes:

Myocarditis, MI TX, Congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, valve issues



S/S: Low BP, Low CO, High SVR, tachy



Cardiogenic Shock TX - ANSWER ✔ Treat underlying cause

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Small amounts of fluid

Vasopressors




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CBC: Hematocrit - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWER ✔
High value = dehydrated?

Low value = anemia or blood loss?



CBC: Hematocrit - what is the normal range? - ANSWER ✔ Normal value =
41-50%



CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what do high and low values indicate? -
ANSWER ✔ High value = smoking?

Low value = anemia or blood loss?



CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what is the normal range? - ANSWER ✔ Normal
Value: 14-17.5 G /DL



CBC: RBC - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWER ✔ High
value = polycythemia or high altitude

Low value = cancer or bone marrow suppression




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