When swallowing occurs, the structure that occludes the tracheal opening to prevent aspiration of food and liquid is the:
A) cricoid cartilage.
B) epiglottis.
C) pyriform fossa
D) uvula.
B
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A. manpower available. B. seriousness of injury. C. speed needed for entry. D. tools needed for the job.
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Defibrillator pads are placed on the patient's chest with one pad to the:
A. left of the upper sternum and the other pad just to the right of the left nipple. B. right of the upper sternum and the other pad just to the right of the right nipple. C. left of the upper sternum and the other pad just to the right and below the left nipple. D. right of the upper sternum and the other pad just to the left and below the left nipple.
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