While sedative or defasciculating medications are being administered, an assistant should be assigned to apply ____ pressure to minimize the risk of aspiration.

A. larynx
B. pharynx
C. hyoid
D. cricoid

Answer: D

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What is the correct sequence of actions during the active cycle of breathing (ACB) method? 1. Relaxation and breathing control 2. Three or four thoracic expansion exercises 3. One or two FETs (huffs)

a. 1, 2, 1, and 3 b. 1, 3, 1, and 2 c. 3, 1, 2, and 1 d. 1, 3, 2, and 1

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