Air Methods Critical Care Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
1.What is the most reliable method of confirming and
monitoring correct placement of an ET tube? –ANSWER-
Continuous waveform capnography
2.The upper airway consists of...: –ANSWER-Nose, Mouth, Jaw,
Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx
3.No gas exchange occurs here , it's called .: –
ANSWER- Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space.
(2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas
exchange units.
4.Crycothyroid membrane: –ANSWER-between thyroid and cricoid,
avascular structure that connects the thyroid and cricoid cartilage. Site
of CRiCOTHYROTOMY- an emer- gency opening of the airway.
5. A PaCO2 greater than 45 mmHg indicates:
A. Metabolic acidosis.
B. Metabolic alkalosis.
C. Respiratory acidosis.
D. Respiratory alkalosis.: –ANSWER-C. Respiratory acidosis
6.PaCO2 normal range: –ANSWER-35-45 mm Hg Less than 35 likely
means hyperventilation
7.Tracheal deviation AWAY from the affected side, decreased
breath sounds, and hyperresonance... What's happening?: –
ANSWER-Tension pneumothorax
8. In a tension pneumothorax tracheal deviation goes in what
direction?: -
AWAY from affected side.
9.Normal mean pulmonary artery pressure: –ANSWER-10-20 mmHg
10.Pulmonary hypertension is a mean PA pressure greater
than...: –ANSWER- (PAm) greater than 20
11.Primary pulmonary hypertension–ANSWER-: Idiopathic genetic
disorder caused by ab- normal structure of the pulmonary blood
vessels
12.Name three causes of secondary pulmonary hypertension..: –
ANSWER-1. Passive PH- the result of back pressure. Mitral Stenosis, LV
systolic failure.
2.Active PH- Constriction of the pulmonary circuit Increased volume in
pulmonary circuit (i.e. congenital heart disease)
3.Obstruction as in Chronic recurrent PE
