Critical Care

Question 1

Unfavorable signs that may worsen prognosis in drowning

Answer 1

Submersion > 25 min
> 25 min CPR at scene
Apnea or coma at admission
Cardiac resuscitative meds
Initial pH < 7.1

Question 2

Major thoracic injuries that are immediate life-threatening

Answer 2

Tension pneumothorax
Massive hemothorax
Flail chest/pulmonary contusion
Pericardial tamponade

Question 3

Chest compression in CPR (infants)

Answer 3

1.5in (4cm)

Question 4

Chest compression in CPR (Children)

Answer 4

2in (5cm)

Question 5

Compression to breaths ratio in 1-rescuer CPR

Answer 5

30:2

Question 6

Compression to breaths ratio in 2-rescuer CPR

Answer 6

15:2

Question 7

Ventilation rate with established airway in CPR

Answer 7

1 breath every 2-3 seconds

Question 8

Compression to breaths ratio in CPR for adolescent and adults. Regardless of number of rescuers

Answer 8

30:2

Question 9

Halogenated General anesthesia
Succinylcholine
Hyperthermia
Metabolic acidosis
Elevated CK
Muscle rigidity
Myoglobinuria arrhythmia

Management

Answer 9

Malignant hyperthermia

Stop agent
Hyperventilate
Oxygen
Dantrolene

Question 10

High cardiac output
Low SVR
Flash cap refill
Bounding pulse
Wide pulse pressure

Answer 10

Warm shock

Question 11

High SVR
Delayed cap refill
Thready pulse
Narrow pulse pressure

Answer 11

Cold shock