PCC fmtb-e Questions and Answers

PCC fmtb-e Questions and Answers
etCO2 - answer end-tidal carbon dioxide

PEEP - answer positive end expiratory pressure

capnography - answer amount of co2 inhaled

tidal volume - answer amount of air moving in/out of lungs w ea. respiratory cycle

inspiratory flow rate - answer controls how quickly tidal volume is delivered
normal = 60 L/min

inspiratory to expiratory raio - answer ratio of inspired to expired air volumes
normal = 1:2 & 1:4

MSMAID - answer Machine
Suction
Monitors
Airway
IV
Drugs

institutional misconception - answer improper BVM use can induce respiratory
alkalosis & barotrauma

aggressive bagging - answer bagging w too much force

causes of abnormal etCO2 reading - answer TBI
shock

waveform capnography - answer measures end-tidal co2

colorimetric co2 detectors - answer battlefield standard due to ease of use

EMMA - answer measures amount of exhaled co2

primary injury - answer occurs @ time of injury
irreversible damage to brain tissue

secondary injury - answer complex inflammatory cascade that results in rapid
development of brain swelling, rise in ICP