Care Flight Entrance Practice Exam

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• Which term describes an abnormal heart sound often associated with heart failure?
• What is the normal central venous pressure (CVP) range?
• Which statement describes Succinylcholine?
• Which biomarker indicates increased cardiac demand in suspected myocardial injury?
• In respiratory alkalosis, what is the typical compensatory change?
• What is the normal central venous pressure (CVP) value?
• Which receptor is primarily responsible for bronchodilation?
• What is the normal range for bicarbonate (HCO3) in the blood?
• What is the normal range for arterial PaCO2?
• In the adult Parkland burn formula, the total fluid to be given in the first 24 hours is calculated as:
• Which statement describes the hallmarks of metabolic acidosis?
• Which of the following is not typically recommended in the immediate management of suspected MI?
• How often should rhythm checks occur during CPR?
• In the adult Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the perineum?
• What is plateau pressure?
• What is the normal tidal volume range in ml/kg?
• Which capnography phase represents respiratory baseline with no expired CO2?
• Which parameters are typically defined in APRV?
• Which statement best defines a pulmonary shunt?
• Which receptor is associated with vasoconstriction of vascular smooth muscle causing increased blood pressure?
• What is the vasopressin dose as given in the material?
• Norepinephrine, commonly used as a vasopressor in septic shock, primarily activates which receptors?
• Auto-PEEP occurs when exhalation is not fully completed before inspiration, leading to what outcome?
• Which item is not listed among the Hs and Ts?
• What is the typical dosage range for norepinephrine (Levophed) infusion?
• What is the typical adult intravenous dose range for Midazolam (Versed)?
• If the rhythm is shockable, when should you shock?
• Which lead set best identifies a lateral wall MI?
• What does central venous pressure (CVP) measurement primarily indicate?
• In RSI, what assessment should be performed after the color change assessment?
• Which rhythms are non-shockable and treated with epinephrine alone?
• In adult ACLS, what is the first action after you identify that the patient has no pulse?
• During which capnography phase does EtCO2 rise on expiration?
• Fentanyl is which of the following in relation to morphine potency?
• If a patient exhibits low PaCO2 and high pH, which acid-base disorder is most likely?
• Which medication is not part of standard initial MI management?
• What is the first dose of adenosine in the tachycardia protocol?
• What is the recommended maximum plateau pressure to minimize risk?
• Which of the following are potential adverse effects of Midazolam administration?
• Which receptor causes vaso-constriction leading to increased blood pressure?
• What is the bolus dose of ketamine?
• If epinephrine is ineffective after two administrations, which medications should be considered?
• Which route provides rapid onset for nitroglycerin?
• In the baby/small child Rule of Nines, what percentage is allocated to the back?
• Which statement accurately describes Propofol?
• Which finding is listed as a sign of left-sided heart failure?
• Which of the following is NOT part of Beck's Triad?
• What is the normal systemic vascular resistance (SVR) range?
• What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio when the airway is not in place?
• Which receptor activation leads to bronchodilation?
• In the baby/small child Rule of Nines, what percentage is allocated to the perineum?
• How is a right ventricular myocardial infarction typically confirmed?
• In the baby/small child Rule of Nines, what percentage is allocated to an arm?
• Neuroleptics have a risk of which cardiac complication?
• Which benzodiazepine is described as short-acting?
• JVD stands for which medical term?
• Assist Control can cause hyperventilation in awake patients because spontaneous breaths that occur are:
• Normal cardiac output is within which range?
• In PRVC/APV-CMV, which parameter is actively targeted by the ventilator to reach the set tidal volume?
• During CPR, an EtCO2 greater than what value suggests adequate compressions?
• Low EtCO2 most commonly indicates which ventilatory pattern?
• In APRV, the ratio of T-high to T-low is often set to which value?
• Which capnography phase shows a sharp decrease in EtCO2 during inhalation?
• Which statement describes the hallmarks of metabolic alkalosis?
• What risk increases when PEEP is greater than 10?
• Which receptor mediates vasodilation of arterioles in the heart, lungs, and skeletal muscle?
• If the patient is asymptomatic in tachycardia, what is the first step to attempt according to the ACLS protocol?
• What is the normal PEEP value range commonly used?
• In the adult tachycardia ACLS algorithm, a heart rate threshold defines tachycardia as greater than what value?
• Which statement describes the hallmarks of respiratory alkalosis?
• What is the first dose of amiodarone during ACLS?
• How many milligrams are in 1 gram?
• Dopaminergic receptors are associated with which effect?
• Which expression correctly shows how to calculate drip rate (gtt/min) given volume per time and drop factor?
• Vasopressin acts on which receptors to cause vasoconstriction and increase water reabsorption?
• Which hemodynamic effect is commonly associated with APRV?
• Benzodiazepines are commonly used for management of which conditions?
• Oxygen saturation measurement becomes unreliable below what percentage?
• What does I-time refer to on a ventilator?
• In rapid sequence intubation, which step follows administration of sedative and paralytic?
• What is the correct epinephrine dosing interval in adult ACLS?
• What is the minimum pressure support required to overcome the endotracheal tube during PS?
• Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is approximately how many times more potent than fentanyl?
• What is the recommended first dose of lidocaine during ACLS?
• Which medication is not associated with respiratory depression during sedation?
• High EtCO2 most commonly indicates which ventilatory pattern?
• In RSI, which step is performed immediately after intubation?
• In symptomatic bradycardia, what is the maximum atropine dosing?
• Which statement about wedge pressure is accurate?
• What is the recommended CPR compression rate and depth for adults?
• Which mode actively targets a set tidal volume by adjusting pressure breath by breath?
• Which scenario most strongly contraindicates nitroglycerin in suspected MI?
• After ROSC, what MAP target should be maintained?
• In Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV), which statement correctly describes spontaneous breaths between mandatory breaths?
• In APRV, P-low/PEEP is always set to what value?
• Which receptor mediates the sympathetic response of the heart, including an increase in heart rate?
• Dobutamine primarily targets which receptor?
• Elevation in which leads indicates an anterior MI?
• In suspected opioid overdose, what is the immediate action after checking responsiveness and respirations if the patient is not breathing adequately?
• In bradyarrhythmia management, what is recommended for symptomatic bradycardia with HR < 50?
• How many grams are in 1 kilogram?
• Auto-PEEP results in which of the following?
• What is the normal range for wedge pressure?
• How is Minute Volume defined?
• Wedge pressure primarily reflects preload of which ventricle?
• In the adult Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the trunk (anterior)?
• Which ECG pattern best indicates right ventricular involvement in an inferior MI?
• What is the normal mean pulmonary artery pressure range?
• Which drug is a rapidly acting depolarizing neuromuscular blocker used for intubation?
• Which symptom is associated with right-sided heart failure?
• What is the adult dosing range for fentanyl in Procedural Sedation?
• If respiratory rate increases, what happens to pH?
• In the baby/small child Rule of Nines, what percentage is allocated to the trunk?
• What is the normal ejection fraction range?
• Which statement about mean pulmonary artery pressure is accurate?
• Naloxone is best described as which of the following?
• Ketamine is described as which type of agent?
• In the adult Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to the head?
• What is the typical normal tidal volume in milliliters for an average adult?
• In APRV, the ratio between T-high and T-low is commonly set to what?
• What is the typical I:E time ratio on ventilation?
• An I:E ratio of 1:3 indicates what about inspiration versus expiration?
• Which of the following is a symptom of mitral stenosis as described?
• Which rhythms are considered shockable in pulseless cardiac arrest?
• What is the onset time for sublingual nitroglycerin when used for angina?
• If respiratory rate decreases, what happens to pH?
• Which phase of capnography is the alveolar plateau where CO2 reaches its expiration peak?
• Which statement about wedge pressure is true?
• Which statement describes the hallmarks of respiratory acidosis?
• What EtCO2 value is considered normal for ROSC assessment?
• Which set of leads best represents a lateral MI?
• Elevation in which leads indicates a septal MI?
• Describe APRV mode.
• Who should not receive ketamine?
• In rapid sequence intubation (RSI), which is the first step?
• Which statement about Vecuronium is true?
• Which item is NOT listed as a symptom of myocardial infarction?
• If vagal maneuvers fail and the rhythm is regular, what is the next drug to administer?
• In Assist Control (AC), which two fundamental parameters are typically set to achieve the target tidal volume?
• Dexmedetomidine is typically dosed at which range per hour?
• Which item is NOT part of general MI treatment?
• Which of the following is not a benzodiazepine?
• Elevation in which ECG leads indicates an inferior MI involving the right coronary artery?
• During pulse checks for a shockable rhythm, what action should be performed at each check?
• If a patient exhibits high PaCO2 and low pH, which acid-base disorder is most likely?
• What is the range of Pressure Support (PS) commonly used to assist with spontaneous breaths?
• In the adult Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to one leg?
• Which symptom is associated with left-sided heart failure?
• Which EKG change is most consistent with inferior MI with right ventricular involvement?
• In SIMV, spontaneous breaths between mandatory breaths are:
• What is the listed concentration for phenylephrine solution?
• What is the typical infusion dose range for dobutamine in adults?
• What is the recommended dopamine infusion rate range?
• Which of the following sets best represents a lateral MI?
• Which valve is listed first in the sequence of heart valves given as Tricuspid > Pulmonic > Mitral > Aortic?
• V1 receptors cause which vascular effect?
• Lorazepam is described as what type of benzodiazepine and what is notable about its metabolism?
• In the baby/small child Rule of Nines, what percentage is allocated to the head?
• Tidal volume is defined as which of the following?
• What is the initial IV dose range for naloxone?
• What is the reversal agent for benzodiazepines?
• What is the listed concentration for Levophed (norepinephrine) solution?
• Capnography phases order?
• ASV stands for which ventilation mode?
• In the adult Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to an arm?
• Epinephrine acts on which receptors to increase cardiac output and mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
• Dopamine exerts effects on which receptor types depending on dose?
• Which EKG change is described as consistent with heart failure due to thicker myocardium?
• Dobutamine primarily increases cardiac output by stimulating which receptor type?
• What is the adult dosing for Dilaudid in adults?
• How is Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP) defined?
• Benzodiazepines exert their effects by binding to which receptor?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of low cardiac output?
• In Adaptive Support Ventilation, what is the objective related to minute volume and pressure?
• What is the normal systolic range for pulmonary artery pressure?
• In the pediatric Parkland formula, the total fluid to be given in the first 24 hours is calculated as:
• What is the goal door-to-balloon time in STEMI management?
• Normal arterial PaCO2 range is?
• What is the normal arterial oxygen tension (PaO2) range?
• What is the typical FiO2 range for ventilated patients to maintain adequate oxygenation?
• Which drug is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker?
• What is the target ETCO2 range after ROSC?
• Activation of V2 receptors in the kidneys leads to which effect?
• Elevation in which leads defines an anterior MI?
• How often can intranasal naloxone be repeated in emergency dosing?
• What is the normal arterial pH range?
• Nitroglycerin relaxes which vascular beds at low and high doses, respectively?
• What is a typical PIP value range?
• What is the rate of epinephrine infusion?
• Which drug is an example of a neuroleptic?
• Dopaminergic receptors are primarily associated with which effect?
• Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of naloxone administration?
• Which statement about Dexmedetomidine is true?
• How many micrograms are in 1 milligram?
• Phenylephrine mediates vasoconstriction primarily through which receptor to raise mean arterial pressure?