Which of the following protects against water-soluble substances and is immature in pediatric patients?
A) Liver function
B) Blood–brain barrier
C) Kidney function
D) Digestion
B
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A. conduction B. convection C. radiation D. evaporation
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Which of the following findings would you expect to observe on the AP chest radiograph of a patient suffering from advanced stages of pulmonary emphysema?
A. increased vascular markings B. flattening of diaphragms C. decreased radiolucency D. increased C/T ratio
The mother of a four-year-old boy states that he fell off the top bunk bed and hit his head. After falling, he appeared to seize for approximately 30 seconds. Presently he has non-purposeful movement to painful stimuli, with a patent airway and slow respirations. His radial pulse is intact, and his skin is warm and dry. You note urinary incontinence. After taking manual inline spinal
stabilization, which one of the following should you do immediately? A) Perform a head-tilt/chin-lift and administer high-concentration oxygen. B) Apply oxygen, fully immobilize the patient, and them initiate rapid transport. C) Insert an oropharyngeal airway and provide high-concentration oxygen. D) Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver and start positive pressure ventilation.