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To select the proper-size pediatric endotracheal tube, choose one that is:
 
  a. the same size as the patient's age in months.
  b. the same size as the patient's little finger.
  c. as long as the distance from nose to ear.
  d. the same size as the base of the child's thumb.

Question 2

Your patient is a 22-year-old college student complaining of abdominal pain. She is alert and oriented, although somewhat uncomfortable. Which of the following should be your first action?
 
  A) Ask the patient to describe the pain and find out if she has other complaints.
  B) Perform a rapid head-to-toe physical examination.
  C) Take the patient's roommate aside and ask about the patient's medical history.
  D) Palpate the patient's abdomen for tenderness and guarding.


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

b

Answer to Question 2

A


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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
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