Eddie, Age 4, Presents to the ED with a Live

question 15

Multiple Choice

Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live insect trapped in his ear canal causing a lot of distress.What should be your first step?

• A)Remove the insect with tweezers.
• B)Immobilize the insect with 2% lidocaine.
• C)Sedate Eddie with diazepam.
• D)Shine a light in the ear for the insect to "find its way out."

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Definitions:

Calcium Availability

The extent to which calcium ions are present and accessible in the environment or body for biological processes.

Isometric Contraction

A type of muscle contraction in which the muscle length remains constant while muscle tension increases, often used in strength training exercises.

Isotonic

Describes a solution, contraction, or exercise that maintains constant tension or concentration, respectively, often contrasted with isotonic conditions in biology and fitness.

Myogram

A graphical representation of a muscle's tension or activity level, typically as a response to stimulation.