Air Methods Critical Care Exam (2025) –
Comprehensive Questions and Correct Answers
Introduction:
This complete 2025 Air Methods Critical Care Exam guide includes
verified questions and answers covering advanced prehospital and in-
flight critical care concepts. It provides detailed coverage of airway
management, mechanical ventilation, ACLS/PALS protocols,
hemodynamics, trauma, cardiac emergencies, sepsis management,
shock states, obstetric and pediatric transport care, and
pharmacology. It also includes sections on ventilator modes, RSI
medications, intracranial pressure management, EKG interpretation,
and blood product administration. Ideal for flight nurses,
paramedics, and critical care transport professionals preparing for
certification or clinical review.
Exam Questions and Answers
69. Epi Dose, Flight nurse trick--- correct answer --- 0.1ML/kg no
matter what concentration according to Bill.
70. PALS Defibrillation dose--- correct answer --- 2 J/kg
71. PALS Cardioversion dose--- correct answer --- 0.5-1 J/KG
72. PALS Calcium Dose & Indication--- correct answer --- Only for
known/suspected hypocalcemia 20 mg/kg Calcium Chloride SLOW
IV push
73. PALS Increased ICP Cushings Triad--- correct answer ---
Caused by increased ICP and impending herniation.
,-Irregular Breathing
-Hypertension
-Tachycardia
In adults it's bradycardia
Hyperventilate the patient to prevent further increases in ICP
-hypertonic saline, Osmotic agents (dose?)
-Treat pain and agitation aggressively once airway is established.
-Avoid hyperthermia
74. PALS management of respiratory distress due to poisoning---
correct answer --- -Support airway
-give antidote
-call poison control
75. Ventilation Management--- correct answer --- a Tidal volume
is 5-7mL/Kg aprox. 500ml for an adult
-
76. hemodynamic changes in Cardiogenic shock--- correct answer
--- SBP (Down) SVR (UP)
CVP (UP)
CO (Down) PAP (UP)
Wedge (UP) PVR (UP)
77. Coags (PT/INR/PTT)--- correct answer --- PT 11-14s
PTT (20-40 sec) heparin INR (0.9-1.2) Coumadin Platelets ---
correct answer --- 150-450k
,78. Blood Gas--- correct answer --- pH--- correct answer --- 7.35-
7.45
PaCO2--- correct answer --- 35-45
PaO2--- correct answer --- 80-100
HCO3--- correct answer --- 22-26
79. chemistry panels (renal, hepatic, comprehensive, metabolic)--
- correct answer --- Na+ 135-145 Cl- 95-105
K+ 3.5-4.5
Cr 0.6-1.2
Glucose 70-100
Magnesium 1.7-2.2
80. Magnesium--- correct answer --- 1.7-2.2
81. K+ (potassium)--- correct answer --- 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
82. Na+--- correct answer --- 135-145 mEq/L
83. Glucose--- correct answer --- 70-110 mg/dL
84. Cr (Creatinine)--- correct answer --- 0.6-1.3 mg/dL
85. Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR)--- correct answer --- the
force opposing the movement of blood within the blood vessels
[(MAP-CVP) / CO] x80
Normal--- correct answer --- 750-1600 dynes/sec
86. SVR Formula & Normal--- correct answer --- (MAP - CVP / ) x
80 Normal 750-1600 dynes/sec
, 87. hemodynamic changes in Hypovolemic hemorrhagic shock---
correct answer --- HR Increased SBP Decreased
SVR Increased CVP Decreased
88. Hemodynamics of septic shock--- correct answer --- -CO/CI;
INCREASED
-RAP/PAP/PAOP; decreased
-SVR; decreased
-SVO2; INCREASED
89. Cl (Cloride)--- correct answer --- 95-105
90. Acute Respiratory Failure blood gases--- correct answer ---
91. Calcium--- correct answer --- Ca2+ 8-10
92. Hemoglobin (male and female)--- correct answer --- Male---
correct answer --- 14-18 g/dL Female--- correct answer --- 12-16
g/dL
93. Hemotocrit--- correct answer --- percentage of RBC in a
volume of blood Males 45-52%
Females 37-48% Trick--- correct answer --- it's the HGb x 3
94. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)--- correct answer --- 3-15 with
15=good and 3=bad Brain injury GCS--- correct answer ---
Minor 13-15
Moderate 9-12 Asses ability to protect airway Severe 3-8
95. volume control ACVC--- correct answer --- Set Tidal volume
and rate, peep, FIO2. Guaranties a set minute ventilation
Comprehensive Questions and Correct Answers
Introduction:
This complete 2025 Air Methods Critical Care Exam guide includes
verified questions and answers covering advanced prehospital and in-
flight critical care concepts. It provides detailed coverage of airway
management, mechanical ventilation, ACLS/PALS protocols,
hemodynamics, trauma, cardiac emergencies, sepsis management,
shock states, obstetric and pediatric transport care, and
pharmacology. It also includes sections on ventilator modes, RSI
medications, intracranial pressure management, EKG interpretation,
and blood product administration. Ideal for flight nurses,
paramedics, and critical care transport professionals preparing for
certification or clinical review.
Exam Questions and Answers
69. Epi Dose, Flight nurse trick--- correct answer --- 0.1ML/kg no
matter what concentration according to Bill.
70. PALS Defibrillation dose--- correct answer --- 2 J/kg
71. PALS Cardioversion dose--- correct answer --- 0.5-1 J/KG
72. PALS Calcium Dose & Indication--- correct answer --- Only for
known/suspected hypocalcemia 20 mg/kg Calcium Chloride SLOW
IV push
73. PALS Increased ICP Cushings Triad--- correct answer ---
Caused by increased ICP and impending herniation.
,-Irregular Breathing
-Hypertension
-Tachycardia
In adults it's bradycardia
Hyperventilate the patient to prevent further increases in ICP
-hypertonic saline, Osmotic agents (dose?)
-Treat pain and agitation aggressively once airway is established.
-Avoid hyperthermia
74. PALS management of respiratory distress due to poisoning---
correct answer --- -Support airway
-give antidote
-call poison control
75. Ventilation Management--- correct answer --- a Tidal volume
is 5-7mL/Kg aprox. 500ml for an adult
-
76. hemodynamic changes in Cardiogenic shock--- correct answer
--- SBP (Down) SVR (UP)
CVP (UP)
CO (Down) PAP (UP)
Wedge (UP) PVR (UP)
77. Coags (PT/INR/PTT)--- correct answer --- PT 11-14s
PTT (20-40 sec) heparin INR (0.9-1.2) Coumadin Platelets ---
correct answer --- 150-450k
,78. Blood Gas--- correct answer --- pH--- correct answer --- 7.35-
7.45
PaCO2--- correct answer --- 35-45
PaO2--- correct answer --- 80-100
HCO3--- correct answer --- 22-26
79. chemistry panels (renal, hepatic, comprehensive, metabolic)--
- correct answer --- Na+ 135-145 Cl- 95-105
K+ 3.5-4.5
Cr 0.6-1.2
Glucose 70-100
Magnesium 1.7-2.2
80. Magnesium--- correct answer --- 1.7-2.2
81. K+ (potassium)--- correct answer --- 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
82. Na+--- correct answer --- 135-145 mEq/L
83. Glucose--- correct answer --- 70-110 mg/dL
84. Cr (Creatinine)--- correct answer --- 0.6-1.3 mg/dL
85. Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR)--- correct answer --- the
force opposing the movement of blood within the blood vessels
[(MAP-CVP) / CO] x80
Normal--- correct answer --- 750-1600 dynes/sec
86. SVR Formula & Normal--- correct answer --- (MAP - CVP / ) x
80 Normal 750-1600 dynes/sec
, 87. hemodynamic changes in Hypovolemic hemorrhagic shock---
correct answer --- HR Increased SBP Decreased
SVR Increased CVP Decreased
88. Hemodynamics of septic shock--- correct answer --- -CO/CI;
INCREASED
-RAP/PAP/PAOP; decreased
-SVR; decreased
-SVO2; INCREASED
89. Cl (Cloride)--- correct answer --- 95-105
90. Acute Respiratory Failure blood gases--- correct answer ---
91. Calcium--- correct answer --- Ca2+ 8-10
92. Hemoglobin (male and female)--- correct answer --- Male---
correct answer --- 14-18 g/dL Female--- correct answer --- 12-16
g/dL
93. Hemotocrit--- correct answer --- percentage of RBC in a
volume of blood Males 45-52%
Females 37-48% Trick--- correct answer --- it's the HGb x 3
94. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)--- correct answer --- 3-15 with
15=good and 3=bad Brain injury GCS--- correct answer ---
Minor 13-15
Moderate 9-12 Asses ability to protect airway Severe 3-8
95. volume control ACVC--- correct answer --- Set Tidal volume
and rate, peep, FIO2. Guaranties a set minute ventilation
