Which of the following should be kept in mind when assessing and managing the airway of a pediatric patient?
A) The tongue is not as likely to obstruct the airway as in an adult.
B) Due to their short necks, pediatric patients require a greater degree of hyperextension to open the airway than do adults.
C) The trachea is easily obstructed by swelling.
D) Gastric distention is unlikely.
C
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a. Ambulance services b. Surgeon services c. Emergency room services d. Specialty services
This is the difference between what is charged and what is paid
A. costs C. reimbursement B. customary D. contractual allowance
Which of the following agencies oversees drug recalls?
TJC ISMP DEA FDA
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false