Author Question: A patient has severe swelling of the leaf-shaped flap that helps to prevent food from entering the ... (Read 152 times)

joblessjake · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

A patient has severe swelling of the leaf-shaped flap that helps to prevent food from entering the lower respiratory system. Knowing that the suffix itis refers to inflammation, which one of the following conditions is the patient suffering from?

A) Epiglottitis
B) Tracheitis
C) Pharyngitis
D) Bronchitis

Question 2

You are unsure if a patient's condition requires the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?

A) Consult with a paramedic on your service for advice.
B) Administer the epinephrine, just in case.
C) Ask a family member if this is the type of situation when the patient usually takes his auto-injector.
D) None of the above