Critical Care Paramedic Exam Questions With Correct Answers

HCO3 >26 {Ans: alkalotic}Respiratory patterns: Biots {Ans: quick shallow respirations, regular periods of apnea head trauma, cva}Depressed skull fracture can lead to {Ans: Pneumocephalus if any of the sinus cavities are fractured}unknown cause of ingestion in peds {Ans: give flumazenil and narcan, per exam}Hypothryoidism treatment {Ans: IV Levothyroxine (T4) or Triostat (T3)}pediatric hypotension {Ans: may not be noted until child has lost 25-30% of body weight}ketamine duration {Ans: 10-20 minutes}SLUDGE {Ans: Salivation Lacrimation Urinary incontinence Diarrhea GI Emesis}sinusoidal variations {Ans: fetus is acidotic emergency csection}requires isolette {Ans: 5 kg or less 28 days or less}fetal heart rate monitoring {Ans: internal: scalp monitor external: doppler}Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) concerns {Ans: hyponatremia}Tylenol poisoning stage 2 {Ans: liver injury}Cortalinae (Pit Viper) Snakes {Ans: rattlesnakes, copperheads, water moccasins treat with CroFab/FabAv}succinylcholine (anectine) contraindications {Ans: crush injuries, eye injuries, narrow-angle glaucoma, malignant hyperthermia, burns >24 hours old, hyperkalemia, Guillain- Barre, Myasthenia gravis}Normal platelet (Plt) count {Ans: 150k-400k}hyperthyroidism treatment {Ans: fluids first beta blockers, steroids, tylenol}nephrogenic DI {Ans: kidneys don't respond properly to ADH disease, drugs, hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, sickle cell anemia}status epilepticus {Ans: One continuous,