Which of the Following Is NOT an Absolute Contraindication to Rapid

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an absolute contraindication to rapid sequence airway (RSA) ?

• A) Only one paramedic on scene
• B) Blunt or penetrating anterior neck trauma
• C) Upper airway tumor
• D) Caustic ingestion

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Definitions:

Digestion

The biological process by which food is broken down into smaller components, so the body can absorb and utilize nutrients.

Endocrine System

The system of glands that produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and function.

Lymph Node

A small, bean-shaped structure that is part of the body's immune system, filtering lymph and trapping pathogens and foreign particles.

Thymus

A primary lymphoid organ located in the upper anterior part of the chest cavity, instrumental in the development of the immune system's T cells.