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misspop

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on: Jul 2, 2018
What are two of the greatest threats to a patent airway?
 
  a. laryngospasm and epiglottis relaxation
  b. mucous and oropharyngeal spasm
  c. vomiting and aspiration
  d. tracheal stenosis and burns

Question 2

All of the following are maneuvers that can be taken to provide a patent airway for a trauma patient, EXCEPT:
 
  a. head-tilt chin-lift
  b. modified jaw-thrust
  c. jaw-lift
  d. suctioning, as needed


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makaylafy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


misspop

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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