Pediatric patients tend to have copious secretions, increasing the risk for aspiration and difficulty maintaining an airway.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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A patient complains of atraumatic bleeding of the gums. You suspect:

A) halitosis. B) dentalgia. C) a hematologic disorder. D) gingivitis.

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Which of these patients with heat emergency would be the highest priority for transport?

A) A 24-year-old who is intoxicated and is complaining of pain and spasms to his legs B) A 34-year-old with confusion and cool, diaphoretic skin along with tachycardia C) A 28-year-old responsive to verbal stimuli with tachycardia and cool, moist skin D) A 19-year-old responsive to verbal stimuli with hot dry skin and tachycardia

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Digital imaging systems can reduce radiation dosage more than film-based radiography

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Blindness and deafness are sensory ________ that can impact effective communication.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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