The Tip of a Curved Laryngoscope Blade Is Placed Correctly

question 49

Multiple Choice

The tip of a curved laryngoscope blade is placed correctly:

• A) at the junction of the hard and soft palates.
• B) at the glottic opening.
• C) under the epiglottis.
• D) in the vallecular.

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Definitions:

Nasal Mucosa

The moist, protective lining inside the nose that helps filter, warm, and moisturize the air we breathe, and is also involved in immune responses.

Epistaxis

Medical term for nosebleed, the common occurrence of bleeding from the nose.

Vertical Fissures

Long, narrow cracks or splits oriented vertically on a surface or structure, often referring to skin or geological formations.

Dehydration

A condition resulting from excessive loss of body water, leading to impaired body functions.