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Average urine output per hour is approximately? Answer 40 mL 
 
According to the Berlin Criteria, a patient is classified with severe ARDS when his Pao2/Fio2 ratio is? Answer Less than 100 
 
A patient is admitted to the ED with a possible CVA. Which diagnostic test is most appropriate for identific...
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Add to cartAverage urine output per hour is approximately? Answer 40 mL 
 
According to the Berlin Criteria, a patient is classified with severe ARDS when his Pao2/Fio2 ratio is? Answer Less than 100 
 
A patient is admitted to the ED with a possible CVA. Which diagnostic test is most appropriate for identific...
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. 
 
Thyromental distance: what indicates a suspected difficult intubation? Answer Less than 6 cm 
 
Thyromental distance: what sugge...
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Add to cartWhat 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. 
 
Thyromental distance: what indicates a suspected difficult intubation? Answer Less than 6 cm 
 
Thyromental distance: what sugge...
List he four critical life functions Answer Ventilation - moving air in and out of the lungs 
 
Oxygen - getting oxygen into the blood 
 
Circulation - moving the blood through the body 
 
Perfusion - getting blood and oxygen into the tissue 
 
Which of the four life function is the FIRST priority? ...
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Add to cartList he four critical life functions Answer Ventilation - moving air in and out of the lungs 
 
Oxygen - getting oxygen into the blood 
 
Circulation - moving the blood through the body 
 
Perfusion - getting blood and oxygen into the tissue 
 
Which of the four life function is the FIRST priority? ...
Glasgow Coma Scale Answer is used to assess level of consciousness after head injury. 
Eye=4: verbal stimuli 3, to pain 2 
Mouth=5: confused 4, inappropriate 3, incoherent 2. 
arm=6, localize pain 5, withdraw from pain 4, flex to pain 3, extension to pain 2. 
8 or less intubate 
 
Changes in CVP c...
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Add to cartGlasgow Coma Scale Answer is used to assess level of consciousness after head injury. 
Eye=4: verbal stimuli 3, to pain 2 
Mouth=5: confused 4, inappropriate 3, incoherent 2. 
arm=6, localize pain 5, withdraw from pain 4, flex to pain 3, extension to pain 2. 
8 or less intubate 
 
Changes in CVP c...
Bodai adapter Answer A device that fits on the endotracheal tube for bronchoscopy 
 
The endotracheal tube must be at least a size ____ for bronchoscopy? Answer 7.0 mm 
 
Amount of force needed for cricoid pressure? Answer 10-30 Newtons 
 
Sledinger approach Answer When a bougie is inserted through ...
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Add to cartBodai adapter Answer A device that fits on the endotracheal tube for bronchoscopy 
 
The endotracheal tube must be at least a size ____ for bronchoscopy? Answer 7.0 mm 
 
Amount of force needed for cricoid pressure? Answer 10-30 Newtons 
 
Sledinger approach Answer When a bougie is inserted through ...
In difficult intubation, when traditional intubation with laryngoscope has failed and patient is starting to have low saturations, why is video laryngoscopy preferred over fiberoptic bronchoscopy to intubate? Answer Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is an alternative method, but is technically difficult and r...
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Add to cartIn difficult intubation, when traditional intubation with laryngoscope has failed and patient is starting to have low saturations, why is video laryngoscopy preferred over fiberoptic bronchoscopy to intubate? Answer Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is an alternative method, but is technically difficult and r...
Mucomyst Answer Aka Acetylcystine 
Give w/bronchodilator to prevent bronchoconstriction 
Strength: 10% and 20 % 
Dosage: 2 to 4.0 ml 
 
Morphine Answer used to treat anxiety and pain 
is the choice for ACCS test 
careful giving to COPD cause of respiratory drive 
 
Propofol Answer Aka diprivan 
used...
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Add to cartMucomyst Answer Aka Acetylcystine 
Give w/bronchodilator to prevent bronchoconstriction 
Strength: 10% and 20 % 
Dosage: 2 to 4.0 ml 
 
Morphine Answer used to treat anxiety and pain 
is the choice for ACCS test 
careful giving to COPD cause of respiratory drive 
 
Propofol Answer Aka diprivan 
used...
A difficult intubation is anticipated with an obese pt. The decision is made to intubate by video laryngoscopy. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be needed: 
A) Cook's Exchanger 
 B) Rigid Stylet 
 C) Cuffed Endotracheal Tube 
 D) Video-enabled Laryngoscope Answer A) cook's exchanger 
 
Vi...
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Add to cartA difficult intubation is anticipated with an obese pt. The decision is made to intubate by video laryngoscopy. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be needed: 
A) Cook's Exchanger 
 B) Rigid Stylet 
 C) Cuffed Endotracheal Tube 
 D) Video-enabled Laryngoscope Answer A) cook's exchanger 
 
Vi...
Fentanyl Citrate (Sublimaze) Answer Pain management (Analgesia) (Opioid) 
Use: any indication of pain (vitals, pain scale), s/p MVA, SCI, vent asynchrony 
Adverse: resp depression 
Notes: may also come across Sufentanil and Remifentanil (both opiod based as well) 
 
Morphine Answer Pain management ...
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Add to cartFentanyl Citrate (Sublimaze) Answer Pain management (Analgesia) (Opioid) 
Use: any indication of pain (vitals, pain scale), s/p MVA, SCI, vent asynchrony 
Adverse: resp depression 
Notes: may also come across Sufentanil and Remifentanil (both opiod based as well) 
 
Morphine Answer Pain management ...
Fentanyl, Morphine, and Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) are all Narcotics, what drug reverses the adverse affects of decreased Respiratory Rate and Heart Rate? Answer Narcan 
 
A drug that blocks pain is considered what class? Answer An Opiod 
 
Ketorolac (Toradol) and Ibuprofen are Nsaids. Which drug out ...
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Add to cartFentanyl, Morphine, and Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) are all Narcotics, what drug reverses the adverse affects of decreased Respiratory Rate and Heart Rate? Answer Narcan 
 
A drug that blocks pain is considered what class? Answer An Opiod 
 
Ketorolac (Toradol) and Ibuprofen are Nsaids. Which drug out ...
DRUGS ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION (5) Answer 1. Enteral 
2. Parenteral 
3. Transdermal 
4. Inhalation 
5. Topical 
 
What is enteral route ? Answer ENTERAL - absorbed in GI 
a. sublingual 
b. oral 
c. buccal/ lingual/ sublingual 
d. rectal 
 
What is the Parenteral route? (3) Answer Parenteral 
a. Intr...
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Add to cartDRUGS ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION (5) Answer 1. Enteral 
2. Parenteral 
3. Transdermal 
4. Inhalation 
5. Topical 
 
What is enteral route ? Answer ENTERAL - absorbed in GI 
a. sublingual 
b. oral 
c. buccal/ lingual/ sublingual 
d. rectal 
 
What is the Parenteral route? (3) Answer Parenteral 
a. Intr...
Normal Urine Output Answer 40 mL/hr (approx. 1 Liter/day) 
 
Decreased CVP (<2 mmHg) Answer Hypovolemia 
 
Increased CVP (>6 mmHg) Answer Hypervolemia 
 
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Answer Eye-opening response 
 Spontaneous opening- 4 
 To verbal stimuli- 3 
 To pain- 2 
 None- 1 
Most appropriat...
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Add to cartNormal Urine Output Answer 40 mL/hr (approx. 1 Liter/day) 
 
Decreased CVP (<2 mmHg) Answer Hypovolemia 
 
Increased CVP (>6 mmHg) Answer Hypervolemia 
 
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Answer Eye-opening response 
 Spontaneous opening- 4 
 To verbal stimuli- 3 
 To pain- 2 
 None- 1 
Most appropriat...
Alveolar Oxygen Tension (PAO2)/Alveolar Air Equation Answer Shortcut: (Fio2 x 7) -Paco2 +10 
 
VD/VT and ratio Answer Paco2-Peco2/Paco2 Make it a ratio by multiply answer by 100. 20-40% (up to 60% for vent pts) 
 
Alveolar Minute Ventilation Answer (VT-VD) x f 
 
Anatomic deadspace Answer 1ml per 1l...
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Add to cartAlveolar Oxygen Tension (PAO2)/Alveolar Air Equation Answer Shortcut: (Fio2 x 7) -Paco2 +10 
 
VD/VT and ratio Answer Paco2-Peco2/Paco2 Make it a ratio by multiply answer by 100. 20-40% (up to 60% for vent pts) 
 
Alveolar Minute Ventilation Answer (VT-VD) x f 
 
Anatomic deadspace Answer 1ml per 1l...
ACCS Chest X-rays questions with correct answers
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ARDS Classification , Berlin Criteria Answer Mild ARDS : P/F ratio < 300, 
Moderate ARDS: P/F ratio < 200, 
Severe ARDS: P/F ratio < 100 
 
NSTEMI , Non-ST segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Answer character of chest pain, prior history of CAD. 
ECG indicates ST segment depression 
 
S...
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Add to cartARDS Classification , Berlin Criteria Answer Mild ARDS : P/F ratio < 300, 
Moderate ARDS: P/F ratio < 200, 
Severe ARDS: P/F ratio < 100 
 
NSTEMI , Non-ST segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Answer character of chest pain, prior history of CAD. 
ECG indicates ST segment depression 
 
S...
Describe serial cough Answer small breath & cough, large breath & cough, then deep breath & hard cough 
 
Describe huff cough and which patients is it most effective for? Answer coughing with open glottis. 
More effective for patients with COPD and head trauma to prevent increased ICP 
 
Name the t...
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Add to cartDescribe serial cough Answer small breath & cough, large breath & cough, then deep breath & hard cough 
 
Describe huff cough and which patients is it most effective for? Answer coughing with open glottis. 
More effective for patients with COPD and head trauma to prevent increased ICP 
 
Name the t...
CXR of Emphysema Answer - diminished marking 
- flattened diaphragms 
-hyperlucency 
- increased AP diameter 
 
treat Emphysema Answer - in emergency treat with 100% FiO2 
 d/t impending hypoxic state 
- otherwise low flow O2 at home using oxygen 
 conserving devices 
- bronchodilation meds via MDI...
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Add to cartCXR of Emphysema Answer - diminished marking 
- flattened diaphragms 
-hyperlucency 
- increased AP diameter 
 
treat Emphysema Answer - in emergency treat with 100% FiO2 
 d/t impending hypoxic state 
- otherwise low flow O2 at home using oxygen 
 conserving devices 
- bronchodilation meds via MDI...
What are the Four critical life functions? Answer Ventilation 
 
Oxygenation 
 
Circulation 
 
Perfusion 
 
Which of the life functions is the first priority? Answer Ventilation 
 
What assessments would determine how well a patient is ventilating? Answer Chest movement 
Respiratory rate 
Tidal v...
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Add to cartWhat are the Four critical life functions? Answer Ventilation 
 
Oxygenation 
 
Circulation 
 
Perfusion 
 
Which of the life functions is the first priority? Answer Ventilation 
 
What assessments would determine how well a patient is ventilating? Answer Chest movement 
Respiratory rate 
Tidal v...
Why auscultate the posterior chest wall Answer yields more useful information 
pg. 12 HESS 
 
% total body potassium intracellular Answer 98% 
 
sympathetic stimulation of heart causes Answer increase force of contraction of ventricles 
 
hypokalemia Answer chronic alcoholism 
 
radiolucent Answer b...
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Add to cartWhy auscultate the posterior chest wall Answer yields more useful information 
pg. 12 HESS 
 
% total body potassium intracellular Answer 98% 
 
sympathetic stimulation of heart causes Answer increase force of contraction of ventricles 
 
hypokalemia Answer chronic alcoholism 
 
radiolucent Answer b...
Weaning from NO(Nitric Oxide) Answer reduce by 10ppm every 2 hours. When @ 10ppm reduce by 2.5ppm every 2.5 hour 
 
What is methemoglobinemia Answer Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells. 
 
Inhaled Prostaglanding E1 Answer Used to treat pulmonar...
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Add to cartWeaning from NO(Nitric Oxide) Answer reduce by 10ppm every 2 hours. When @ 10ppm reduce by 2.5ppm every 2.5 hour 
 
What is methemoglobinemia Answer Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells. 
 
Inhaled Prostaglanding E1 Answer Used to treat pulmonar...
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