The Pediatric Airway Differs from the Adult Airway in That

question 40

Multiple Choice

The pediatric airway differs from the adult airway in that:

• A) the child's tongue takes up proportionately more space in the mouth.
• B) the trachea is highly rigid and less flexible to movement.
• C) all respiratory structures are proportionally smaller and more easily obstructed.
• D) the epiglottis is smaller and located behind the esophagus.

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