Module Exam

Comprehensive 50-question module exam covering airway management, artificial airways, suctioning, intubation, extubation, airway emergencies, positioning, ICU monitoring, neurologic and systemic monitoring, and pleural procedures.

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Critical Care I Module Exam

This exam assesses your understanding of all six lessons in this module. You must score 80% or higher to pass.

  • 50 questions - multiple choice
  • Time limit: None, self-paced
  • Passing score: 80%, or 40 of 50 correct

Topics Covered

TopicQuestions
Manual breathing devices and pharyngeal airways1-8
Tracheal airways, laryngectomy, and tracheostomy care9-16
Suctioning and endotracheal intubation17-25
Extubation, airway emergencies, and positioning26-33
ICU oxygenation and ventilation monitoring34-42
Neurological, systemic, and pleural monitoring43-50

High-Yield Review

ConceptHigh-yield point
BVM adult ventilation10 to 12 breaths/min with smooth 1-second breaths and visible chest rise.
Self-inflating bagCan operate without a gas source and can deliver 95% to 100% oxygen at 15 L/min.
OPAUsed in unconscious patients to prevent tongue obstruction.
NPABetter tolerated in conscious patients but contraindicated with nasal trauma.
LMASeals around the glottis and may act as a conduit for intubation.
King tubeBlind supraglottic airway with distal and proximal cuffs.
LaryngectomyNo connection remains between upper and lower airway; oral or nasal intubation is not possible.
Speaking valveCuff must be deflated.
Suction durationApply suction while withdrawing for no more than 15 seconds.
Suction catheter sizingTube ID x 2, then choose the next smallest even French size.
Intubation attemptLimit to 30 seconds before reoxygenating.
ETT tipShould be 2 to 3 cm above the carina on chest x-ray.
Extubation readinessAdequate ABGs, reversed disease process, alert status, and acceptable bedside parameters.
MIP criterionMore negative than or equal to -20 cm H2O.
Tube obstructionAttempt suctioning for partial or complete obstruction before exchange catheter or reintubation.
ARDS positioningProne positioning improves oxygenation.
Unilateral lung injuryPlace the good lung down.
CaO2Best index of oxygen transport.
P/F ratioLess than 300 suggests acute lung injury; less than 200 suggests ARDS.
Oxygenation indexIncreasing OI means the patient's condition is worsening.
CapnometryNumeric CO2 display.
CapnographyGraphic CO2 display.
CPR ETCO2Sudden rise suggests return of spontaneous circulation.
ICPNormal supine ICP is 10 to 15 mm Hg.
CPPCalculated as MAP minus ICP.
Chest tube for airThird or fourth intercostal space anterior of the axillary line.
Chest tube for fluidFifth, sixth, or seventh intercostal space posterior of the axillary line.
Heimlich valveOne-way flutter valve for air; fluid can make it stick.

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