Which of the following may complicate airway management procedures in the pediatric patient?
A) The trachea narrows at the cricoid cartilage.
B) The tongue occupies a greater proportion of space.
C) The epiglottis is larger and floppier than in an adult.
D) All of the above are possible complications.
D
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What will be an ideal response?
All patients with closed soft-tissue injuries should be assessed for:
A. intra-abdominal bleeding. B. trauma to the spinal cord C. signs of impending infection. D. serious hidden injuries.
Which of the following are involuntary muscles?
A. cardiac muscle B. muscles of the digestive tract C. muscles in the blood vessels D. all of the above