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ENagel

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The tip of a curved laryngoscope blade is placed correctly:
 
  A) at the junction of the hard and soft palates.
  B) at the glottic opening.
  C) under the epiglottis.
  D) in the vallecular.

Question 2

You are called for a sick 2-year-old boy. When you arrive, you see the boy sitting quietly on his mother's lap. You note that he is not crying and has his head tucked against his mother's chest. However, he does lift his head and look at you when you enter. As you approach, he withdraws deeper toward his mother. What have you learned about the patient so far?
 
  A) His skin is warm and dry.
  B) He probably does not have a fever.
  C) He is alert and probably acting appropriately.
  D) His front fontanelle is sunken, likely from dehydration.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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