Which of the Following Should Be Kept in Mind When

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be kept in mind when assessing and managing the airway of a pediatric patient?

• A) The trachea is easily obstructed by swelling.
• B) The tongue is not as likely to obstruct the airway as in an adult.
• C) Due to their short necks, pediatric patients require a greater degree of hyperextension to open the airway than do adults.
• D) Gastric distention is unlikely.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state in which market supply and demand balance each other, resulting in stable prices and quantities.

Demand Decreases

A situation where the quantity of a product or service sought by buyers is less than it was previously, often leading to lower prices.

Supply Increases

Supply increases refer to a situation in which the availability of a product or service in the market rises, which can be due to factors such as improved production methods or increased raw material availability.