How Should the Airway Be Opened on an Infant

question 7

Multiple Choice

How should the airway be opened on an infant?

• A) Use the head-tilt method
• B) Use the jaw thrust without head extension method
• C) Tilt the head to the neutral position
• D) Tilt the head slightly past the neutral position

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Definitions:

Stimulant

Substances that raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body, often enhancing alertness and energy.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A tiny region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, influencing sleep-wake cycles based on light information received from the eyes.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature.

Thalamus

A part of the brain that serves as a major relay station for sensory information, excluding smell, transmitting it to the appropriate cortical areas.