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savannahhooper

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Applying posteriorly directed pressure on the cricoid cartilage to facilitate endotracheal intubation is also referred to as:
 
  A) digital intubation.
  B) cricoid pressure.
  C) retrograde intubation.
  D) cricothyrotomy.

Question 2

Which one of the following best describes oxygen?
 
  A) A gas classified as a drug
  B) A highly flammable substance
  C) An odorless cloudy gas when pressurized
  D) A moist gas that supports combustion



ErinKing

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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