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AIR METHODS CC Paramedic Questions And Answers A+GRADED
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AIR METHODS CC Paramedic QuestionsAnd Answers A+GRADED
ABG - PH - correct answer...✔✔7.35-7.45 mm HG
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ABG - PaCO2 range - correct answer...✔✔35-45 mm HG
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ABG - PA02 - correct answer...✔✔80-100mm HG
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ABG - BE - correct answer...✔✔-2 - 3 MeQ/L
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CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what is the normal range? - correct answer...✔✔
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Normal Value: 14-17.5 G /DL
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CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what do high and low values indicate? - correct answer...✔✔
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High value = smoking?
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Low value = anemia or blood loss?
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CBC: Hematocrit - what is the normal range? - correct answer...✔✔Normal value = 41-
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50%
CBC: Hematocrit - what do high and low values indicate? - correct answer...✔✔
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High value = dehydrated?
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Low value = anemia or blood loss?
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CBC: WBC - what is the normal range? - correct answer...✔✔Normal value = 4500-
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11000
CBC: WBC - what do high and low values indicate? - correct answer...✔✔
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High value = infection, anemia, steroid use
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Low value = viral infection or immunodeficiency
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CBC: RBC - what is the normal range? - correct answer...✔✔Normal value = 3.9-
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5.5 million mm3
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CBC: RBC - what do high and low values indicate? - correct answer...✔✔
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High value = polycythemia or high altitude
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Low value = cancer or bone marrow suppression
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Coags: PT - what does it measure & how long? - correct answer...✔✔
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Coumadin anticoagulation
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10-13 secondm
, Coags: PT - what do high values indicate? - correct answer...✔✔
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High values can indicate liver cirrohsis, vitamin K deficiency or DIC
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Coags: INR - correct answer...✔✔International normalized ratio. Normal INR = 1.0.
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Coags: aPTT - what does it measure & how long? - correct answer...✔✔
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Measures Heparin m
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OB: What are some physiological changes which occur in pregnancy? -
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mcorrect answer...✔✔-Blood volume increases 40%
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-Plasma increases, showing false anemia on labs
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-BP decreases in 2nd trimester, but returns to normal
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-Cardiac output increases, up to 50%
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-HR increases 10-15 bpm
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-Body becomes more insulin resistant
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-Uterus enlarges 20xm m
OB: Physical assessment of pregnant patient - correct answer...✔✔
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Palpate / Check vitals / Check FHT / Ask GP-PAL
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OB: What is GP-PAL - correct answer...✔✔
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Gravida, Para, Preterms, Abortion, Living children
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OB: Tx for distressed fetus? - correct answer...✔✔
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100% O2 via NRB on mother; place in LLR; give fluids for hypotension and perform exte
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rnal vaginal exam
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OB: Vaginal bleeding - caused by? - correct answer...✔✔
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Ovarian cysts, spotting, fetal loss, ectopic pregnancy or uterine rupture
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OB: Vaginal bleeding - TX? - correct answer...✔✔O2/IV/Monitor
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Manage blood loss m m
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Tx for shock
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OB: Gestational hypertension - TX? - correct answer...✔✔Treat with:
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-Beta Blockers like Labetalol
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-Arterial vasodilators like Hydrolozine
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-Consider seizure prophylaxis like 4G Mag over 20 min
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OB: Pre-eclampsia - S/S & TX? - correct answer...✔✔
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S/S = HTN with edema, neuro changes and clonus
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