Which of the following is an indication for using an oropharyngeal airway?

A) To prevent vomiting in the conscious patient.
B) The teeth are clenched.
C) The patient needs ventilatory assistance but has a gag reflex.
D) The tongue is blocking the airway.


Answer: D

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a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

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Which modifier represents reduced services?

a. -47 b. -22 c. -80 d. -52

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A teenager who is pregnant receives an abortion without parental notice due to "judicial bypass." What does this term signify?

A. The teenager has traveled to another state to obtain the abortion without parental notification. B. The teenager has obtained approval from a judge for the abortion without parental notification. C. The state in which the teenager lives allows practitioners to perform abortions without parental consent. D. The judge has decided that the teenager is an emancipated minor and may receive the abortion without parental notification. E. The teenager has received approval from a judge to travel to another state to have the abortion.

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Even with the introduction of solid foods, a baby should continue to receive breast milk or formula until at least ________ year

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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