During a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, it is always important to control bleeding and prevent any aspiration of blood

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T
Precautions during the tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy include the control of bleeding and prevention of aspiration of blood or tissue.

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Difficulty breathing is also called _______________. 

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

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Which type of syringe tip has a threaded end in which the needle can be locked by twisting?

A) Slip tip B) Luer-Lok C) Screw tip D) Locking tip

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An 8-year-old child remains in ventricular fibrillation despite two shocks and high-quality CPR. Vascular access has been obtained, one dose of epinephrine has been given, and an advanced airway device has been placed. If the child remains in ventricular fibrillation following the third shock, you should continue CPR and then:

A: ventilate at 20 breaths/min. B: give a single dose of vasopressin. C: give 120 mg of amiodarone. D: give a 150 mL saline bolus.

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