You are assessing an unresponsive patient who overdosed on a narcotic pain medication. Given the situation, what is the greatest concern regarding potential airway occlusion?

A) Spasm of the epiglottis
B) Swelling of the carina
C) Collapse of the bronchi
D) Relaxation of the tongue

D

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Which of the following best reflects the documented excerpt titled "Assessment"?

a. A possible diagnosis because the performing physician is not sure how the patient's history of alcoholism has impacted the patient's health b. A probable diagnosis because the performing physician is requesting records from the previous physician in Texas c. A definite diagnosis because the performing physician documents the splenic laceration by specific grade based on the radiologic findings d. A rule out diagnosis because the performing physician has not definitively diagnosed the presenting problem

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The lung's surfaces are wrapped in:

a. visceral pleura b. the diaphragm c. parietal pleura d. pleural fluid

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