Author Question: Which of the following anatomic differences dictate changes in airway management for the pediatric ... (Read 61 times)

fasfsadfdsfa · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

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

Question 2

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.