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Question 1

Unrelated to altitude and at a constant pressure (atm) there is a proportional relationship between the temperature and volume of a gas.

Answer 1

Charles Law

Question 2

For each 1k ft of ascent temperature decreases by ____ *C.

Answer 2

2

Question 3

When altitude increases, air pressure decreases, causing any gas in the body or equipment to expand.

Answer 3

Boyle’s Law

Question 4

1 ATM is = to ____ mmHg

Answer 4

760

Question 5

P1V1=P2V2

Answer 5

Boyle’s Law Equation

Question 6

In flights which problem relating to Boyle’s law is the only Decent problem in contrast to all other problems occurring on ascent?

Answer 6

Barotitis Media

Question 7

Nitrogen Narcosis resulting from affinity of nitrogen to adipose tissue. Morbidly obese patients. Treatment: O2 will increase partial pressure and cause nitrogen to diffuse. Start prior to flight. (Boyle’s law)

Answer 7

Barobaria Trauma

Question 8

Air trapped in dental space. (boyle’s law)

Answer 8

barodontalgia

Question 9

At a given mass and constant volume of gas the exerted pressure on the sides of it’s container is directly proportional to it’s absolute temperature. (Not PSI, refers to exertional pressure of gas within a container)

Answer 9

Gay-Lussac’s Law

Question 10

Law of partial pressure’s

Answer 10

Daltons Law

Question 11

At this stage of hypoxia SPO2 is approximately 60-70% and death can occur at any time. (20-25K’)

Answer 11

Critical

Question 12

At this stage of hypoxia SPO2 is approximately 70-80% (15-20k’)

Answer 12

Disturbance

Question 13

At this stage of hypoxia SPO2 is approximately 80-90% (10-15k’)

Answer 13

Compensatory

Question 14

At this stage of hypoxia SPO2 is approximately 90-98% (0-10k’)

Answer 14

Indifference

Question 15

Nightvision starts to decrease above ____ft.

Answer 15

4k

Question 16

Each 33’ decent into water = ______ atm.

Answer 16

1

Question 17

(700 tor X FIO2%) - 50 = _______

Answer 17

Pao2

Question 18

The amount of gas dissolved in a solution is directly proportional to the pressure of the gas over the solution

Answer 18

Henrys Law

Question 19

Gasses move from high to low concentration

Answer 19

Grahams Law

Question 20

For every 1500’ in gained elevation we reduce atmospheric pressure by how many percent?

Answer 20

5%

Question 21

Which gas law involves temperature?

Answer 21

Charles

Question 22

Pressure exerted by a gas at various altitudes (pressures)

Answer 22

Daltons

Question 23

Using Dalton’s law how do I calculate partial pressure of oxygen? ____ (O2%) = PaO2

Answer 23

atm

Question 24

The amount of gas dissolved in a solution is directly proportional to the pressure of the gas over the solution.

Answer 24

Henrys Law

Question 25

Henry's law is the gas law of ______

Answer 25

Solubility

Question 26

Volume is inversely proportional to pressure assuming a constant temperature

Answer 26

Boyles Law

Question 27

Which gas law is important when considering an ET tube while flying a patient?

Answer 27

Boyles Law

Question 28

normal PaO2 range?

Answer 28

80-100

Question 29

Sirs response involves diluted ____ in the aveoli causing

Answer 29

Surfactant

Question 30

Surfactant is a lipoprotein produced by Type ____ alveolar cells

Answer 30

2

Question 31

Surfactant reduces _______ Tension in the aveoli

Answer 31

Surface

Question 32

Gas law: What the gas is made of, changing fio2,

Answer 32

Dalton

Question 33

Gas law: How tight the space is, pressure and volume change proportionally, space

Answer 33

Boyle's

Question 34

Gas law: Temperature changes size

Answer 34

Charles

Question 35

Gas law: Gas into liquid, solubility

Answer 35

Henry

Question 36

Gas law: Lighter gases move faster than heavier, diffusion, heliox

Answer 36

Graham