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Title: The loss of an open _______ or the ability to _______ normally can quickly lead to _______ Fill ...
Post by: Coconuts on Mar 18, 2018
The loss of an open _______ or the ability to _______ normally can quickly lead to _______
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

You are at the scene of a six-month-old that is having seizures. They have been repetitive and because of the duration, the child is exhibiting cyanosis and decreased oxygen saturation. Which of the following actions should you consider?
 
  a. Administering diazepam via the rectal route.
  b. Waiting for the seizures to stop and attempting IV access.
  c. Administering diazepam deeply into the deltoid utilizing a twoinch needle for injection.
  d. Placing ice packs under the axilla and groin in case the seizure is febrile in nature.

Question 3

Liver cells combine carbon dioxide with ammonia to create which water-soluble compound that is excreted from the body?
 
  A) ureta B) urea C) urine D) uremic acid

Question 4

Explain how the mucociliary escalator helps prevenoreign material from getting into the lungs.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Title: The loss of an open _______ or the ability to _______ normally can quickly lead to _______ Fill ...
Post by: romankn on Mar 18, 2018
Answer to q. 1

airway; breathe; death

Answer to q. 2

a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Because of the serious respiratory compromise, this seizure should be treated as soon as possible.
c. While IM injection may be somewhat beneficial, it is a slow route of absorption. Also, the needle length in the pediatric patient should not exceed one inch.
d. Recommended guidelines for febrile seizures include gentle cooling. Rectal diazepam is a better choice.

Answer to q. 3

B

Answer to q. 4

Mucus is sticky and traps foreign particles. Then the cilia sweep the mucus out and away from the lungs.