AIR METHODS CC Paramedic UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers 2025
Terms in this set (82)
ABG - PH 7.35-7.45 mm HG
ABG - PaCO2 range 35-45 mm HG
ABG - PA02 80-100mm HG
ABG - BE -2 - 3 MeQ/L
CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what Normal Value: 14-17.5 G /DL
is the normal range?
CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what High value = smoking?
do high and low values Low value = anemia or blood loss?
indicate?
CBC: Hematocrit - what is the Normal value = 41-50%
normal range?
CBC: Hematocrit - what do high High value = dehydrated?
and low values indicate? Low value = anemia or blood loss?
CBC: WBC - what is the normal Normal value = 4500-11000
range?
CBC: WBC - what do high and High value = infection, anemia, steroid use
low values indicate? Low value = viral infection or immunodeficiency
CBC: RBC - what is the normal Normal value = 3.9-5.5 million mm3
range?
CBC: RBC - what do high and low High value = polycythemia or high altitude
values indicate? Low value = cancer or bone marrow suppression
Coags: PT - what does it Coumadin
measure & how long? anticoagulation 10-
13 second
Coags: PT - what do high values High values can indicate liver cirrohsis, vitamin K deficiency or DIC
indicate?
Coags: INR International normalized ratio. Normal INR = 1.0.
Coags: aPTT - what does it Measures
measure & how long? Heparin 25-
40 second
, -Blood volume increases 40%
-Plasma increases, showing false anemia on labs
-BP decreases in 2nd trimester, but returns to normal
OB: What are some physiological -Cardiac output increases, up to 50%
-HR increases 10-15 bpm
changes which occur in
-SBP increases
pregnancy?
-Body becomes more insulin resistant
-Uterus enlarges 20x
OB: Physical assessment of Palpate / Check vitals / Check FHT / Ask GP-PAL
pregnant patient
OB: What is GP-PAL Gravida, Para, Preterms, Abortion, Living children
100% O2 via NRB on mother; place in LLR; give fluids for
OB: Tx for distressed fetus?
hypotension and perform external vaginal exam
OB: Vaginal bleeding - caused by? Ovarian cysts, spotting, fetal loss, ectopic pregnancy or uterine rupture
O2/IV/Monitor
Manage blood
OB: Vaginal bleeding - TX? loss Blood
products
Tx for shock
Monitor FHT
Treat with:
-Beta Blockers like Labetalol
OB: Gestational hypertension -
-Arterial vasodilators like Hydrolozine
TX?
-Consider seizure prophylaxis like 4G Mag over 20 min
S/S = HTN with edema, neuro changes and clonus
TX = -Beta Blockers like Labetalol
OB: Pre-eclampsia - S/S & TX?
-Arterial vasodilators like Hydrolozine
-Consider seizure prophylaxis like 4G
Mag over 20 min (Delivery is only
option to stop condition)
BP >160/100
Pulmonary
edema
OB: Pre-eclampsia - severe S/S?
Platelets under
100k
Headache/ vision
changes RUQ pain
Proteins in urine
CORRECT Answers 2025
Terms in this set (82)
ABG - PH 7.35-7.45 mm HG
ABG - PaCO2 range 35-45 mm HG
ABG - PA02 80-100mm HG
ABG - BE -2 - 3 MeQ/L
CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what Normal Value: 14-17.5 G /DL
is the normal range?
CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what High value = smoking?
do high and low values Low value = anemia or blood loss?
indicate?
CBC: Hematocrit - what is the Normal value = 41-50%
normal range?
CBC: Hematocrit - what do high High value = dehydrated?
and low values indicate? Low value = anemia or blood loss?
CBC: WBC - what is the normal Normal value = 4500-11000
range?
CBC: WBC - what do high and High value = infection, anemia, steroid use
low values indicate? Low value = viral infection or immunodeficiency
CBC: RBC - what is the normal Normal value = 3.9-5.5 million mm3
range?
CBC: RBC - what do high and low High value = polycythemia or high altitude
values indicate? Low value = cancer or bone marrow suppression
Coags: PT - what does it Coumadin
measure & how long? anticoagulation 10-
13 second
Coags: PT - what do high values High values can indicate liver cirrohsis, vitamin K deficiency or DIC
indicate?
Coags: INR International normalized ratio. Normal INR = 1.0.
Coags: aPTT - what does it Measures
measure & how long? Heparin 25-
40 second
, -Blood volume increases 40%
-Plasma increases, showing false anemia on labs
-BP decreases in 2nd trimester, but returns to normal
OB: What are some physiological -Cardiac output increases, up to 50%
-HR increases 10-15 bpm
changes which occur in
-SBP increases
pregnancy?
-Body becomes more insulin resistant
-Uterus enlarges 20x
OB: Physical assessment of Palpate / Check vitals / Check FHT / Ask GP-PAL
pregnant patient
OB: What is GP-PAL Gravida, Para, Preterms, Abortion, Living children
100% O2 via NRB on mother; place in LLR; give fluids for
OB: Tx for distressed fetus?
hypotension and perform external vaginal exam
OB: Vaginal bleeding - caused by? Ovarian cysts, spotting, fetal loss, ectopic pregnancy or uterine rupture
O2/IV/Monitor
Manage blood
OB: Vaginal bleeding - TX? loss Blood
products
Tx for shock
Monitor FHT
Treat with:
-Beta Blockers like Labetalol
OB: Gestational hypertension -
-Arterial vasodilators like Hydrolozine
TX?
-Consider seizure prophylaxis like 4G Mag over 20 min
S/S = HTN with edema, neuro changes and clonus
TX = -Beta Blockers like Labetalol
OB: Pre-eclampsia - S/S & TX?
-Arterial vasodilators like Hydrolozine
-Consider seizure prophylaxis like 4G
Mag over 20 min (Delivery is only
option to stop condition)
BP >160/100
Pulmonary
edema
OB: Pre-eclampsia - severe S/S?
Platelets under
100k
Headache/ vision
changes RUQ pain
Proteins in urine
