GENERAL CRITICAL CARE -ACCS
EXAM QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.What is the thyromental distance? - ANSWERS-Measurement of the distance
between the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage to the chin, while the neck is
completely extended.
\.Thyromental distance: what indicates a suspected difficult intubation? -
ANSWERS-Less than 6 cm
\.Thyromental distance: what suggests a non-problematic intubation? - ANSWERS-
7 cm or greater
\.What type of x-ray should you use to determine proper position of an
endotracheal tube? - ANSWERS-AP x-ray
\.What type of x-ray is helpful in detecting pleural effusions? - ANSWERS-Lateral
decubitus
\.The description "concave superior border or interface" describes what? -
ANSWERS-A pleural effusion
, \.What type of x-ray is helpful and spotting internal issues such as masses, blebs,
or lesions? - ANSWERS-Oblique x-ray
\.On x-ray, where should the end of the endotracheal tube be positioned? -
ANSWERS-2-5 cm above the carina
\.On x-ray, where should the central venous catheter be positioned? - ANSWERS-
The tip should rest in the right atrium or vena cava
\.On x-ray, where should the pulmonary artery catheter be positioned? -
ANSWERS-The tip should be over the right lower lung field
\.What type of diagnostic imaging is used to detect the functionality of organs? -
ANSWERS-PET scan
\.What is the gas the patient breathes during a V/Q scan? - ANSWERS-Xenon
\.On V/Q scan, what do dark areas of the lungs indicate? - ANSWERS-Absence of
ventilation in that area
\.On V/Q scan, the description "wedge shaped" indicates what? - ANSWERS-A clot
\.What is considered normal work of breathing? - ANSWERS-0.5-0.7 J/L
\.Three key criteria for brain death - ANSWERS-1. Unresponsiveness
EXAM QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.What is the thyromental distance? - ANSWERS-Measurement of the distance
between the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage to the chin, while the neck is
completely extended.
\.Thyromental distance: what indicates a suspected difficult intubation? -
ANSWERS-Less than 6 cm
\.Thyromental distance: what suggests a non-problematic intubation? - ANSWERS-
7 cm or greater
\.What type of x-ray should you use to determine proper position of an
endotracheal tube? - ANSWERS-AP x-ray
\.What type of x-ray is helpful in detecting pleural effusions? - ANSWERS-Lateral
decubitus
\.The description "concave superior border or interface" describes what? -
ANSWERS-A pleural effusion
, \.What type of x-ray is helpful and spotting internal issues such as masses, blebs,
or lesions? - ANSWERS-Oblique x-ray
\.On x-ray, where should the end of the endotracheal tube be positioned? -
ANSWERS-2-5 cm above the carina
\.On x-ray, where should the central venous catheter be positioned? - ANSWERS-
The tip should rest in the right atrium or vena cava
\.On x-ray, where should the pulmonary artery catheter be positioned? -
ANSWERS-The tip should be over the right lower lung field
\.What type of diagnostic imaging is used to detect the functionality of organs? -
ANSWERS-PET scan
\.What is the gas the patient breathes during a V/Q scan? - ANSWERS-Xenon
\.On V/Q scan, what do dark areas of the lungs indicate? - ANSWERS-Absence of
ventilation in that area
\.On V/Q scan, the description "wedge shaped" indicates what? - ANSWERS-A clot
\.What is considered normal work of breathing? - ANSWERS-0.5-0.7 J/L
\.Three key criteria for brain death - ANSWERS-1. Unresponsiveness
