Flight Paramedic Exam bundle questions and answers Graded A

Boyle's Law Definition - ANSWER-"Boyle's = Balloon = Barotrauma" The pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to the volume of a gas at a constant temperature. P1V1 = P2V2 Boyle's Law Affects - ANSWER-ETT Cuffs MAST trousers Air Splints IV drip rates (increases rate) Boyle's ...

norm ph range - ANSWER-7.35 - 7.45 co2 norm range in ABG - ANSWER-35-45 HCO3 norm range in ABG - ANSWER-22-26 Pa02 of 60 = _____ Sa02 - ANSWER-90% name 2 catalysts for respiratory alkalosis - ANSWER-Heat injury, ASA overdose what number indicates ion gap acidosis - ANSWER-greater than...

babinski reflex - ANSWER-extension and spreading of toes when bottom of foot is stroked. sign of nervous system lesion battles sign - ANSWER-bruise behind ear, basilar skull fracture becks triad - ANSWER-jvd, muffled heart tones, hypotension. from cardiac tamponade brudzinski sign - ANSWER-...

Boyle's Law Definition - ANSWER-"Boyle's = Balloon = Barotrauma" The pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to the volume of a gas at a constant temperature. P1V1 = P2V2 Boyle's Law Affects - ANSWER-ETT Cuffs MAST trousers Air Splints IV drip rates (increases rate) Boyle's ...

Hyperthyroidism/Grave's Disease/Thyrotoxicosis/"Thyroid Storm" (pg.111) - ANSWER-Patient presents with weight loss, palpitations, nervousness, heat intolerance Exophthalmos (AKA proptosis) 'bulging of the eye' AVOID Aspirin (ASA) - Prevents binding of thyroglobulin, making the situation w...

Boyle's Law (Balloon=Barotrauma - ANSWER-The pressure a gas is inversely proportional to the volume of a gas at a constant temperature. IV drip rates increase, affects ETT cuffs Dalton's Law "Dalton's Gang" - ANSWER-Law of partial Pressures. Responsible for soft tissue swelling at a...

Boyle's Law (Balloon=Barotrauma - ANSWER-The pressure a gas is inversely proportional to the volume of a gas at a constant temperature. IV drip rates increase, affects ETT cuffs Dalton's Law "Dalton's Gang" - ANSWER-Law of partial Pressures. Responsible for soft tissue swelling at a...

What is diffusion? - ANSWER-Movement of molecules from high to low concentration Where does gas exchange occur? - ANSWER-alveolar-capillary membrane 4 Causes of poor diffusion at the alveolar-capillary membrane - ANSWER-1. Damage (Atelectasis) 2. Covered with fluid(Pneumonia/ARDS) 3. Insuffi...

What level does the APU Accumulator need to be for engine start? - ANSWER-2800PSI Where does APU get its Fuel? What's special about APU fuel lines? - ANSWER-Fuel cell #1 Not self sealing fuel lines. How many stages is the OLEO landing strut? - ANSWER-2. Filled with Nitrogen and oil. 39FPS...

Normal pH - ANSWER-7.35-7.45 Normal CO2 - ANSWER-35-45 Normal HCO3 - ANSWER-22-26 (good dating age) Normal PaO2 - ANSWER-80-100 Normal SaO2 - ANSWER-> 95% Base (deficit/excess) - ANSWER-(-2) - (+2) Buffer systems: Bicarb reaction time - ANSWER-seconds Buffer systems: Lungs re...

Sickled cells - ANSWER-Red blood cells that are less deformable and do not pass through microcirculation as easily, cause an increase in blood viscosity, and are sequestered and destroyed by the liver and spleen Acute chest syndrome - ANSWER-Condition that accounts for 25% of premature deaths in ...

During ascent does gas expand or contact? - ANSWER-Expand - Boyles Law During descent does gas contract or expand? - ANSWER-Contact - Boyles Law Climb 100m will cause temperature to? - ANSWER-Drop 1-degree Celsius - Charles' law For every 1,000 ft temperature will drop? - ANSWER-2 degrees ...

Dose for Succinylcholine - ANSWER-2mg/kg Contraindications for Succinylcholine - ANSWER-Malignant hyperthermia, crush injuries, eye injuries, narrow angle glaucoma, burns >24 hours, hyperkalemia, any nervous system disorder (Guillian-Barre, Myasthenia Gravis). What is the treatment for Mali...