Which of the following most accurately defines epiglottitis?
A) Bacterial infection, affects the lower airway, can occur at any age
B) Bacterial infection, affects the upper airway, can occur at any age
C) Viral infection, affects the lower airway, affects patients younger than 3 years old
D) Viral infection, affects the upper airway, affects patients older than7 years of age
Answer: B) Bacterial infection, affects the upper airway, can occur at any age
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Which of the following statements does not describe what often occurs when palpating an area of the body for too long?
a. You begin to feel what is normal and what is not normal tissue tone. b. Your fingertips can go numb, blocking what you feel. c. Your mind can become overactive and project inaccurate conclusions. d. Your hands start to warm the area of the body that you are palpating.