ACCS Critical Care, Exam Review Questions and answers. VERIFIED.

ACCS Critical Care, Exam Review Questions and answers. VERIFIED. Mallampati Scoring - -Score 1: full visualization of uvula, soft palate, tonsils, airway full open Score 2: may be able to visualize uvula, soft palate and upper portions of tonsils Score 3: soft and hard palate visible and base of vallecula. Issues when intubating Score 4: only the hard palate is visible -- difficult intubation Thyromental distance - -Determined by measurement of the thyroid cartilage to chin while neck is hyperextended 6.5 - 7 cm determines - non problematic/easy intubation 5 cm determines - problematic intubation MRI - -Use fluidic vent or non ferrous items during transport V/Q Scan - -Pt presents w/ symptoms and we want to R/O pulm embolus, this is second best answer as spiral CT is best choice. Symptoms/pathology for PE: SOB, "all of the sudden," chest pain, tachycardia, pleural effusion or emphysema Lateral decubitus position - -Best for diagnosing pleural effusion Anterior Posterior CXR - -To determine small PNX, use for proper placement status post intubation (remember anatomical markings)!!! Where should the tip of the central venous catheter be? Troubleshooting? - -Tip of central venous catheter should be in the