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AIR METHODS PRE-HIRE EXAM LATEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS||VERIFIED EXAM!!
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||NEWEST EXAM!!!||
In a tension pneumothorax tracheal deviation goes in what
direction? - Answer-AWAY from affected side.
Normal mean pulmonary artery pressure - Answer-10-20
mmHg
Pulmonary hypertension is a mean PA pressure greater
than... - Answer-(PAm) greater than 20
Primary pulmonary hypertension - Answer-Idiopathic
genetic disorder caused by abnormal structure of the
pulmonary blood vessels
Name three causes of secondary pulmonary
hypertension.. - Answer-1. Passive PH- the result of back
pressure. Mitral Stenosis, LV systolic failure.
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2. Active PH- Constriction of the pulmonary circuit
Increased volume in pulmonary circuit (i.e. congenital
heart disease)
3. Obstruction as in Chronic recurrent PE
TNP of the Pregnant patient - Answer-Resuscitation
priorities are the same. The best way to take care of the
baby is to take care of mama
Mechanisms of injury and biomechanics the most common
cause of maternal injury is... - Answer-Blunt trauma
caused by MVC. Second is BT caused by falls, 3rd is
violence
fetal distress is an early sign of maternal distress... Why? -
Answer-Catecholamine mediated vasoconstriction
resulting from blood loss shunts blood away from the fetus
to the mom.
Fetal hypo perfusion is evidenced by.... - Answer-Fetal
tachycardia (140 to 160+) and fetal bradycardia
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The FRC in a pregnant patient is.... - Answer-Reduced by
the gravid uterus lifting the diaphragm.
chest tube placement in a pregnant patient is 1-2 spaces
higher - Answer-Because of the lifted diaphragm
What is the cause of physiological anemia in pregnant
patients? - Answer-Hemodilitional anemia occurs. Plasma
volume increases 30-50%.
abruptio placentae - Answer-premature separation of the
placenta from the uterine wall
On a pregnant patient... - Answer-Chest compressions
must be higher on the sternum.
Any preg patient 20 weeks pregnant or more with a uterus
above the umbilicus should have the uterus left laterally
displaced during compressions to avoid aortocaval
compression. A 15 degree tilt of the long board or lateral
displacement.
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What is the Maternal Fetal Triage Index? - Answer-A valid
reliable 5 level triage tool that may assist in the triage of
obstetric trauma patients.
Displacing the uterus off the vena cava can improve CO
by - Answer-approximately 30%!
What is the most reliable method of confirming and
montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - Answer-
Continuous waveform capnography
The upper airway consists of... - Answer-Nose, Mouth,
Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx
No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called
____________. - Answer-Nose to terminal bronchioles,
anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume)
They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units.
Crycothyroid membrane - Answer-between thyroid and
cricoid, avascular structure that connects the thyroid and
cricoid cartilage. Site of CRiCOTHYROTOMY- an
emergency opening of the airway.
AIR METHODS PRE-HIRE EXAM LATEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS||VERIFIED EXAM!!
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||NEWEST EXAM!!!||
In a tension pneumothorax tracheal deviation goes in what
direction? - Answer-AWAY from affected side.
Normal mean pulmonary artery pressure - Answer-10-20
mmHg
Pulmonary hypertension is a mean PA pressure greater
than... - Answer-(PAm) greater than 20
Primary pulmonary hypertension - Answer-Idiopathic
genetic disorder caused by abnormal structure of the
pulmonary blood vessels
Name three causes of secondary pulmonary
hypertension.. - Answer-1. Passive PH- the result of back
pressure. Mitral Stenosis, LV systolic failure.
,2|Page
2. Active PH- Constriction of the pulmonary circuit
Increased volume in pulmonary circuit (i.e. congenital
heart disease)
3. Obstruction as in Chronic recurrent PE
TNP of the Pregnant patient - Answer-Resuscitation
priorities are the same. The best way to take care of the
baby is to take care of mama
Mechanisms of injury and biomechanics the most common
cause of maternal injury is... - Answer-Blunt trauma
caused by MVC. Second is BT caused by falls, 3rd is
violence
fetal distress is an early sign of maternal distress... Why? -
Answer-Catecholamine mediated vasoconstriction
resulting from blood loss shunts blood away from the fetus
to the mom.
Fetal hypo perfusion is evidenced by.... - Answer-Fetal
tachycardia (140 to 160+) and fetal bradycardia
,3|Page
The FRC in a pregnant patient is.... - Answer-Reduced by
the gravid uterus lifting the diaphragm.
chest tube placement in a pregnant patient is 1-2 spaces
higher - Answer-Because of the lifted diaphragm
What is the cause of physiological anemia in pregnant
patients? - Answer-Hemodilitional anemia occurs. Plasma
volume increases 30-50%.
abruptio placentae - Answer-premature separation of the
placenta from the uterine wall
On a pregnant patient... - Answer-Chest compressions
must be higher on the sternum.
Any preg patient 20 weeks pregnant or more with a uterus
above the umbilicus should have the uterus left laterally
displaced during compressions to avoid aortocaval
compression. A 15 degree tilt of the long board or lateral
displacement.
, 4|Page
What is the Maternal Fetal Triage Index? - Answer-A valid
reliable 5 level triage tool that may assist in the triage of
obstetric trauma patients.
Displacing the uterus off the vena cava can improve CO
by - Answer-approximately 30%!
What is the most reliable method of confirming and
montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - Answer-
Continuous waveform capnography
The upper airway consists of... - Answer-Nose, Mouth,
Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx
No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called
____________. - Answer-Nose to terminal bronchioles,
anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume)
They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units.
Crycothyroid membrane - Answer-between thyroid and
cricoid, avascular structure that connects the thyroid and
cricoid cartilage. Site of CRiCOTHYROTOMY- an
emergency opening of the airway.
