You are assisting a paramedic with the placement of an endotracheal tube. The paramedic states that he needs to indirectly lift the epiglottis by pressing on the ligament located in the vallecula to visualize the vocal cords. Which laryngoscope blade should you hand him?

A) Wide
B) Straight
C) Short
D) Curved

D

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All of the following are complications that can result from preeclampsia EXCEPT:

A) hemorrhagic stroke. B) decreased deep tendon reflexes. C) sudden placental abruption. D) acute kidney failure.

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