NCTI End Didactic Study Guide 2023 LATEST UPDATE

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Stimulation of glottis associated with intubation can cause _________ and increase _______. dysrhythmias; ICP When preparing to use succinylcholine, what medication can be administered first i... n order to decrease the incidence of bradycardia? atropine What are three signs of adequate paralysis? apnea, laxity of mandible, and loss of eyelash reflex If intubation is not successful within 30 seconds, stop and ventilate for ______ to ________ seconds? 30 to 60 Pediatrics have heads that are proportionally _______ than that of an adult; similarly, in trauma _________ is the leading cause of death in pediatrics. larger; TBI In pediatrics, the narrowest part of airway is at level of _____________ below vocal cords. cricoid cartilage In pediatrics, abdominal organs are situated more _________, so they're less protected by ribs and closer together than adults. Liver and spleen are relatively large and extend below ___________ in young children. anteriorly; rib cage In children the ____________ and ____________ are likely to be damaged in handlebar injuries. duodenum; pancreas Bones in children are ___________ than ligaments/tendons, making fractures more common than ___________. weaker; sprains [Show More]

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