Which structure extends from the base of the tongue to the upper end of the trachea?

a. laryngopharynx c. larynx
b. thyroid gland d. rima glottidis


c. larynx

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Status epilepticus is treated in up to four steps. What is administered if the seizures are uncontrolled in 10 minutes?

A) Valium® (diazepam)—0.5–1.0 mg/kg rectally, using the IV solution per rectal tube or the diazepam gel preparation B) Versed® (midazolam)—10 mg IM (0.15–0.3 mg/kg IM) C) Phenobarbital—20 mg/kg IV at a maximum rate of 50–100 mg/min in the average-sized adult (~1 mg/kg/min) D) Cerebyx® (fosphenytoin)—20 mg/kg IV at a maximum IV rate of 150 mg/min in the average-sized adult (~3 mg/kg/min)

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A(n) ________ is a cut to the skin and/or to the layers of the soft-tissue beneath the skin, caused by a sharp object

a. puncture b. laceration c. abrasion d. avulsion

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In the acronym "START," the letter "S" stands for:

a. selective. b. safe. c. simple. d. sophisticated.

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The oxygenation status of a burn victim is most appropriately measured by which of the follow-ing?

a. CO-oximeter c. In vitro blood gas analyzer b. Pulse oximeter d. In vivo blood gas monitor

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