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You have intubated a 5-year-old girl with a suspected head injury. You note that the patient is exhibiting signs of herniation. What is the desired range for this patient's end-tidal CO2?
 
  A) 35 to 40
  B) 30 to 35
  C) 25 to 30
  D) 40 to 45

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Which of the following statements about the administration of dextrose to the patient with a traumatic brain injury is TRUE?
 
  A) Hypoglycemia is associated with a poorer neurologic outcome; if the blood glucose level is less than 60 mg/dL, administer 25 grams of dextrose.
  B) Hypoglycemia is inconsequential to neurologic outcome; assessing the blood glucose level is not a priority.
  C) Hyperglycemia is associated with a poorer neurologic outcome; never administer dextrose to a patient with traumatic brain injury.
  D) Hypoglycemia is associated with a poorer neurologic outcome. All patients with suspected traumatic brain injury who have an altered mental status should receive 25 grams of dextrose intravenously.
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