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1
Q

What is Dalton’s Law?

A

The total pressure in a container is the sum of the partial pressures of all the gasses in the container.

2
Q

What are the critical phases of flight?

A

Take off, taxi and landing.

3
Q

Who makes the final decision when deciding if a family member can accompany the patient during air transport?

A

Pilot

4
Q

Immediately following impact from an emergency landing, what should the critical care paramedic be prepared to do if the pilot is incapacitated?

A

Shut off the engine, fuel supply, on-board oxygen and main batteries.

5
Q

In flight a patient displays fever, tachycardia, tachypnea with crackles and central cyanosis. What do you expect to be the cause?

A

HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema)

6
Q

What is the term used for when a pilot can operate the aircraft by means of visibly seeing out of the aircraft, use visual cues and landmarks and the weather meets the minimum standards for safe operation?

A

Visual Flight Rules (VFR)

7
Q

When landing on sloped terrain which direction should you exit the aircraft?

A

Downhill side of the aircraft

8
Q

What is the predetermined point for flight personnel to meet after emergency egress of the aircraft?

A

Twelve o’clock if available

9
Q

List the stressors related to altitude.

A
  • Hypoxia
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Fatigue
  • Thermal Stress
  • Dehydration
10
Q

List the stressors of flight.

A
  • Noise
  • Vibration
  • G Forces
  • Spatial Disorientation
  • Flicker Vertigo
11
Q

What is the definition of Charles’ Law?

A

The volume of gas, held at a constant pressure, varies directly with the temperature of said gas.