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General critical care -ACCS exam Questions and Correct
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What is the thyromental distance?
Ans: 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?
Ans: Less than 6 cm
Thyromental distance: what suggests a non-problematic intubation?
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Ans: 7 cm or greater
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What type of x-ray should you use to determine proper position of an
endotracheal tube?
Ans: AP x-ray
What type of x-ray is helpful in detecting pleural effusions?
Ans: Lateral decubitus
The description "concave superior border or interface" describes what?
Ans: A pleural effusion
What type of x-ray is helpful and spotting internal issues such as masses,
blebs, or lesions?
Ans: Oblique x-ray
On x-ray, where should the end of the endotracheal tube be positioned?
Ans: 2-5 cm above the carina
On x-ray, where should the central venous catheter be positioned?
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Ans: The tip should rest in the right atrium or vena cava
On x-ray, where should the pulmonary artery catheter be positioned?
Ans: The tip should be over the right lower lung field
What type of diagnostic imaging is used to detect the functionality of
organs?
Ans: PET scan
What is the gas the patient breathes during a V/Q scan?
Ans: Xenon
On V/Q scan, what do dark areas of the lungs indicate?
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Ans: Absence of ventilation in that area
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On V/Q scan, the description "wedge shaped" indicates what?
Ans: A clot
What is considered normal work of breathing?
Ans: 0.5-0.7 J/L
Three key criteria for brain death
Ans: 1. Unresponsiveness
2. Absence of reflexes
3. Presence of apnea
Normal stroke volume
Ans: 50-100 mL
Normal ejection fraction
Ans: 50-70%
General critical care -ACCS exam Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) ||Already Graded
A+||Newest Version
What is the thyromental distance?
Ans: 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?
Ans: Less than 6 cm
Thyromental distance: what suggests a non-problematic intubation?
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Ans: 7 cm or greater
Approved By:
What type of x-ray should you use to determine proper position of an
endotracheal tube?
Ans: AP x-ray
What type of x-ray is helpful in detecting pleural effusions?
Ans: Lateral decubitus
The description "concave superior border or interface" describes what?
Ans: A pleural effusion
What type of x-ray is helpful and spotting internal issues such as masses,
blebs, or lesions?
Ans: Oblique x-ray
On x-ray, where should the end of the endotracheal tube be positioned?
Ans: 2-5 cm above the carina
On x-ray, where should the central venous catheter be positioned?
, 2 Exampromax - Stuvia US 2025/2026
Ans: The tip should rest in the right atrium or vena cava
On x-ray, where should the pulmonary artery catheter be positioned?
Ans: The tip should be over the right lower lung field
What type of diagnostic imaging is used to detect the functionality of
organs?
Ans: PET scan
What is the gas the patient breathes during a V/Q scan?
Ans: Xenon
On V/Q scan, what do dark areas of the lungs indicate?
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Ans: Absence of ventilation in that area
Approved By:
On V/Q scan, the description "wedge shaped" indicates what?
Ans: A clot
What is considered normal work of breathing?
Ans: 0.5-0.7 J/L
Three key criteria for brain death
Ans: 1. Unresponsiveness
2. Absence of reflexes
3. Presence of apnea
Normal stroke volume
Ans: 50-100 mL
Normal ejection fraction
Ans: 50-70%
