Author Question: Which of the following should be kept in mind when assessing and managing the airway of a pediatric ... (Read 59 times)

tingc95 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Which of the following should be kept in mind when assessing and managing the airway of a pediatric patient?

A) The tongue is not as likely to obstruct the airway as in an adult.
B) Due to their short necks, pediatric patients require a greater degree of hyperextension to open the airway than do adults.
C) The trachea is easily obstructed by swelling.
D) Gastric distention is unlikely.

Question 2

MOST ___________________ _____________ ___________________ _____________ were physically or emotionally abused as children.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word