What Is the Most Common Cause of Obstructed Airway

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the most common cause of obstructed airway?

• A) Loose dentures
• B) The tongue falling to the back of the throat
• C) A large,poorly chewed piece of meat
• D) Drinking alcohol

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Definitions:

Diastolic Pressure

The lower measurement of blood pressure, indicating the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.

Expiration

The expulsion of air from the lungs in breathing.

Tachycardia

an abnormally fast heart rate, typically defined as having a resting heart rate of over 100 beats per minute.

Arrhythmia

A problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat, causing it to be too fast, too slow, or irregular.