Which of the following may complicate airway management procedures in the pediatric patient?
A) The trachea narrows at the cricoid cartilage.
B) The tongue occupies a greater proportion of space.
C) The epiglottis is larger and floppier than in an adult.
D) All of the above are possible complications.
D
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A respiratory therapist is humidifying oxygen for administration to a patient using a system with a flow of 12 L/min. Which type of humidification device is in use?
A) low-flow B) high-flow C) bubble humidifier D) diffuser humidifier
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