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karen

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All of the following are special considerations in the airway management of elderly patients EXCEPT:
 
  A) the neck and jaw may not move as easily because of arthritis.
  B) the sunken cheeks and lost teeth may affect airway placement.
  C) higher concentrations of supplemental oxygen may be required due to a lower volume of blood in the body.
  D) the jaw-thrust maneuver may need to be used more often because of the higher risk of spinal injury.

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A 4-year-old male has fallen off a play structure at the park. He presents with an abrasion to his right shoulder, which is oozing a small amount of dark blood. This type of bleeding is best classified as:
 
  A) capillary bleeding. B) severe bleeding.
  C) arterial bleeding. D) potentially life threatening.


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

C

Answer to Question 2

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karen

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thank you


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