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AIR METHODS CC Paramedic QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS(RATED A)
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ABG - PH - ANSWER 7.35-7.45 mm HG ABG - PaCO2 range - ANSWER 35-45 mm HG ABG - PA02 - ANSWER 80-100mm HG ABG - BE - ANSWER -2 - 3 MeQ/L
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AIR METHODS CC ParamedicQUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS(RATED A)
ABG - PH - ANSWER 7.35-7.45 mm HG
ABG - PaCO2 range - ANSWER 35-45 mm HG
ABG - PA02 - ANSWER 80-100mm HG
ABG - BE - ANSWER -2 - 3 MeQ/L
CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what is the normal range? - ANSWER Normal Value: 14-17.5 G /DL
CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWER High value = smoking?
Low value = anemia or blood loss?
CBC: Hematocrit - what is the normal range? - ANSWER Normal value = 41-50%
CBC: Hematocrit - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWER High value = dehydrated?
Low value = anemia or blood loss?
CBC: WBC - what is the normal range? - ANSWER Normal value = 4500-11000
CBC: WBC - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWER High value = infection, anemia, steroid use
Low value = viral infection or immunodeficiency
, CBC: RBC - what is the normal range? - ANSWER Normal value = 3.9-5.5 million mm3
CBC: RBC - what do high and low values indicate? - ANSWER High value = polycythemia or high altitude
Low value = cancer or bone marrow suppression
OB: Vaginal bleeding - TX? - ANSWER O2/IV/Monitor
Manage blood loss
Blood products
Tx for shock
Monitor FHT
OB: Gestational hypertension - TX? - ANSWER Treat with:
-Beta Blockers like Labetalol
-Arterial vasodilators like Hydrolozine
-Consider seizure prophylaxis like 4G Mag over 20 min
OB: Pre-eclampsia - S/S & TX? - ANSWER S/S = HTN with edema, neuro changes and clonus
TX = -Beta Blockers like Labetalol
-Arterial vasodilators like Hydrolozine
-Consider seizure prophylaxis like 4G Mag over 20 min
(Delivery is only option to stop condition)
OB: Pre-eclampsia - severe S/S? - ANSWER BP >160/100
Pulmonary edema
Platelets under 100k
Headache/ vision changes
RUQ pain
Proteins in urine
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