A test performed by placing a small probe on the earlobe or finger to evaluate the amount of oxygen saturation in the blood is

An OEC Technician asks you why you should not overextend the airway when performing a head tilt-chin lift maneuver on a pediatric patient. Which of the following replies would you make?

a. "The pediatric cervical spine is delicate and can be injured if the neck is hyperextended." b. "The tongue of a pediatric patient is proportionally larger and blocks the airway when the neck is hyperextended." c. "The cartilage of the trachea is very soft and can compress if the neck is extended too far." d. "The esophagus in a pediatric patient is very thick and will occlude the airway if the neck is hyperextended."

To avoid getting an infection, your FIRST defense is ________

A) your skin B) an inflammatory response C) an allergic reaction D) the white blood cells