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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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Calculate the following desired doses.Ordered:      levothyroxine sodium 0.088 mgOn hand:      levothyroxine sodium 88 mcg (0.088 mg) tabletsDesired dose:      __________

What will be an ideal response?

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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.

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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

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