General critical care -ACCS exam
What is considered normal work of breathing? ---ANSWER--- 0.5-0.7 J/L
What is the gas the patient breathes during a V/Q scan? ---ANSWER--- Xenon
Normal ejection fraction ---ANSWER--- 50-70%
The best lead to determine overall electrical condition of the heart ---ANSWER--- Lead
II
Normal stroke volume ---ANSWER--- 50-100 mL
The best lead to determine the left ventricle status ---ANSWER--- V5
Thyromental distance: what indicates a suspected difficult intubation? ---ANSWER---
Less than 6 cm
Thyromental distance: what suggests a non-problematic intubation? ---ANSWER--- 7
cm or greater
What type of x-ray is helpful in detecting pleural effusions? ---ANSWER--- Lateral
decubitus
What is the thyromental distance? ---ANSWER--- Measurement of the distance
between the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage to the chin, while the neck is completely
extended.
What type of x-ray should you use to determine proper position of an endotracheal
tube? ---ANSWER--- AP x-ray
, What type of x-ray is helpful and spotting internal issues such as masses, blebs, or
lesions? ---ANSWER--- Oblique x-ray
The description "concave superior border or interface" describes what? ---ANSWER---
A pleural effusion
On x-ray, where should the end of the endotracheal tube be positioned? ---ANSWER---
2-5 cm above the carina
On x-ray, where should the pulmonary artery catheter be positioned? ---ANSWER---
The tip should be over the right lower lung field
On x-ray, where should the central venous catheter be positioned? ---ANSWER--- The
tip should rest in the right atrium or vena cava
What type of diagnostic imaging is used to detect the functionality of organs? ---
ANSWER--- PET scan
On V/Q scan, the description "wedge shaped" indicates what? ---ANSWER--- A clot
On V/Q scan, what do dark areas of the lungs indicate? ---ANSWER--- Absence of
ventilation in that area
Three key criteria for brain death ---ANSWER--- 1. Unresponsiveness
2. Absence of reflexes
3. Presence of apnea
What is considered normal work of breathing? ---ANSWER--- 0.5-0.7 J/L
What is the gas the patient breathes during a V/Q scan? ---ANSWER--- Xenon
Normal ejection fraction ---ANSWER--- 50-70%
The best lead to determine overall electrical condition of the heart ---ANSWER--- Lead
II
Normal stroke volume ---ANSWER--- 50-100 mL
The best lead to determine the left ventricle status ---ANSWER--- V5
Thyromental distance: what indicates a suspected difficult intubation? ---ANSWER---
Less than 6 cm
Thyromental distance: what suggests a non-problematic intubation? ---ANSWER--- 7
cm or greater
What type of x-ray is helpful in detecting pleural effusions? ---ANSWER--- Lateral
decubitus
What is the thyromental distance? ---ANSWER--- Measurement of the distance
between the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage to the chin, while the neck is completely
extended.
What type of x-ray should you use to determine proper position of an endotracheal
tube? ---ANSWER--- AP x-ray
, What type of x-ray is helpful and spotting internal issues such as masses, blebs, or
lesions? ---ANSWER--- Oblique x-ray
The description "concave superior border or interface" describes what? ---ANSWER---
A pleural effusion
On x-ray, where should the end of the endotracheal tube be positioned? ---ANSWER---
2-5 cm above the carina
On x-ray, where should the pulmonary artery catheter be positioned? ---ANSWER---
The tip should be over the right lower lung field
On x-ray, where should the central venous catheter be positioned? ---ANSWER--- The
tip should rest in the right atrium or vena cava
What type of diagnostic imaging is used to detect the functionality of organs? ---
ANSWER--- PET scan
On V/Q scan, the description "wedge shaped" indicates what? ---ANSWER--- A clot
On V/Q scan, what do dark areas of the lungs indicate? ---ANSWER--- Absence of
ventilation in that area
Three key criteria for brain death ---ANSWER--- 1. Unresponsiveness
2. Absence of reflexes
3. Presence of apnea
