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This document contains a set of clinical exam questions and answers for Air Methods (air medical transport). Topics include tension pneumothorax treatment (needle decompression, chest tube size and landmarks), endotracheal tube positioning, cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP = MAP – ICP), MAP calculation, neurogenic shock signs/symptoms, head injuries (epidural, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural), vasoactive medications (norepinephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, phenylephrine), gold standard for intubation placement (EtCO₂ waveform), high PEEP effects, phlebostatic axis, pediatric fluid bolus, ventilator management (correcting hypercapnia and hypoxia), magnesium toxicity (signs and treatment), torsades de pointes treatment (magnesium, defibrillation), intubation blades (Mac vs. Miller), malignant hyperthermia, burn patient pain management, maternity patient positioning, tidal volume (6–8 mL/kg), ICP normal and herniation values, CPP calculation and pearls, burn formulas, and preterm labor treatment (terbutaline).

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AIR METHODS CLINICAL ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS NEWLY MODIFIED EXAM GRADED
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Tension pneumothorax treatment - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Needle
Decompression Landmark

2nd - 3rd intercostal space over the rib.



Chest tube size - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 4 x ETT size



Chest Tube insertion Landmark & positioning - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > -
supine or 45 angle- abduct & externally rotate arm on affected side (arm
up & behind head).- 5th intercostal, mid-axillary line.



ETT Position - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > - 5 cm +/- 2 cm above carina- at the
level of or just below medial ends of clavicle

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CPP Formula - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > MAP - ICP = CPP



MAP Formula - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > SBP + 2(DBP) / 3 = MAP



CPP Range - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 50 - 80 mmHg



Neurogenic Shock S/S - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Recent trauma. Loss of
sympathetic tone, rapid onset hypotension... Possibly bradycardia, warm
flushed skin, potentially priapism.



Head Injury (Epidural) - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > "MMA" LOC, then lucid
interval, then LOC



Head Injury (Subarachnoid Hemorrhage) - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Life
Threatening, "thunderclap headache"

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