PAPER 2026 EXAM Q&A STUDY GUIDE
◉ Catecholamines
Answer: Hormones that increase heart rate and blood pressure.
◉ Placental abruption
Answer: Premature separation of placenta from uterus.
◉ Cardiac tamponade
Answer: Fluid accumulation in pericardial space affecting heart.
◉ Flail segment
Answer: Chest wall injury causing paradoxical movement.
◉ Triage
Answer: Prioritization of treatment based on injury severity.
◉ Rh isoimmunization
Answer: Immune response to Rh-positive blood in Rh-negative
patients.
, ◉ Oropharyngeal airway
Answer: Device to maintain airway patency in unconscious patients.
◉ Nasopharyngeal airway
Answer: Device inserted through the nose to secure airway.
◉ Cricothyroidotomy
Answer: Emergency airway procedure through the cricothyroid
membrane.
◉ Needle decompression
Answer: Emergency procedure to relieve tension pneumothorax.
◉ Hemoglobin oxygen saturation
Answer: Percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen.
◉ Fluid resuscitation
Answer: Administration of fluids to restore blood volume.
◉ Intravenous sedation
Answer: Use of sedatives via IV for patient comfort.