2026/2027 Air Methods Critical Care Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

2026/2027 Air Methods Critical Care Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A+) 1. What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube?: Continuous waveform capnography 2. The upper airway consists of...: Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx 3. No gas exchange occurs here , it's called .: Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. 4. Crycothyroid membrane: between thyroid and cricoid, avascular structure that connects the thyroid and cricoid cartilage. Site of CRiCOTHYROTOMY- an emergency opening of the airway. 5. A PaCO2 greater than 45 mmHg indicates: A. Metabolic acidosis. B. Metabolic alkalosis. C. Respiratory acidosis. D. Respiratory alkalosis.: C. Respiratory acidosis 6. PaCO2 normal range: 35-45 mm Hg Less than 35 likely means hyperventilation 7. Tracheal deviation AWAY from the affected side, decreased breath sounds, and hyperresonance... What's happening?: Tension pneumothorax 8. In a tension pneumothorax tracheal deviation goes in what direction?: - AWAY from affected side.