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Which of the following anatomic differences dictate changes in airway management for the pediatric patient? 1. The occiput is proportionally larger. 2. The face is small and has a flat nose. 3. The trachea is softer and more flexible. 4. The larynx is lower, at the level of the sternal notch.
 
  A) 1 and 2
  B) 1, 2, and 3
  C) 1 and 3
  D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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You are by the side of a male patient who was deep sea diving earlier in the day. The 32-year-old informs you that he thinks he pulled a muscle in his shoulder, which has been hurting more as the day goes on. When questioned, he admits to having a headache and blurred vision. You are suspicious of decompression sickness. Which one of the following statements made by the patient would be most significant given the situation?
 
  A) I spent some time in a pocket of warm water.
  B) I ate seafood the night before.
  C) I saw a shark and came up as fast as I could.
  D) I took Tylenol before the dive for a headache.


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jaykayy05

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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