Infection should be considered a possible cause of an airway obstruction in an infant or child, especially if he or she presents with:

A. extreme restlessness.
B. drooling or congestion.
C. skin that is cool and dry.
D. acute respiratory distress.


Answer: B. drooling or congestion.

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_____________ are molecules on the outer surface of a cell that identify it as being "friend or foe."

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A reference tool that should be placed in every emergency vehicle for use when responding to a possible "hazmat" incident is/are:

A) MSDS sheets from local chemical users and suppliers. B) The Emergency Response Guidebook. C) The Merck manual. D) The Physician's Desk Reference.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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