The ________ is the uppermost part of the pharynx.
A) nasopharynx
B) hypopharynx
C) laryngopharynx
D) oropharynx
Question 2The problem with a Le Fort fracture is that it may:
A) present an airway compromise.
B) frequently be the cause of hypovolemia.
C) have internal bleeding associated with it.
D) all of the above.
Question 3The ________ molecule carries the vast majority of oxygen in the blood.
A) hemoglobin
B) plasma
C) white blood cell
D) platelet
Question 4A 14-year-old boy fell 10 feet from a retaining wall and hit his head on a metal post. He is responsive to verbal stimuli with incomprehensible speech. The secondary assessment indicates blood and fluid coming from inside the patient's left ear. You should do which one of the following?
A) Suction the blood from the ear so you can determine the cause of bleeding.
B) Tilt the backboard to the left to allow the ear to drain freely.
C) Place a folded piece of gauze in the ear canal to stop the drainage.
D) Place a piece of sterile gauze over the ear.