Critical Care Paramedic Exam Questions With Correct Answers

versed duration {Ans: 15-30 minute duration}normal total protein {Ans: 6-8 g/dL}fentanyl onset {Ans: 3-5 mins}Coumadin (Warfarin) overdose treatment {Ans: Vitamin K}supraglottic devices {Ans: provide little protection against aspiration}normal lactate {Ans: 0.5-1}Vecuronium (Norcuron) adult maintenance dose {Ans: 0.01 - 0.1 mg/kg}Dead space formula {Ans: 2 ml/kg}COPD exacerbation treatment {Ans: increase I:E ratio to 1:4 ZEEP (zero PEEP) initially (<5) High flow O2 bronchodilators, steroids, IV fluids, ketamine for sedation}hypercarbic respiratory failure {Ans: inability to remove CO2 stroke, trauma}chloride tends to shift with {Ans: sodium (Na+)}Pneumonia xray findings {Ans: pleural effusions lobar consolidation patchy infiltrates}Vent settings: Minute Volume (Ve) {Ans: F x Vt}Rocuronium (Zemeron) reversal agent {Ans: Sugammadex (Bridion) 16 mg/kg}Base (deficit/excess) {Ans: (-2) - (+2)}versed reversal agent {Ans: flumazenil (romazicon) 0.2 mg}etomidate adult dose {Ans: 0.3 mg/kg}base deficit of < -19 {Ans: indicates poor outcome (death likely)}Vecuronium (Norcuron) duration of action {Ans: 60-75 minutes}normal BUN (blood urea nitrogen) {Ans: 8-23 mg/dL kidney function}