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Question 2. Question : Examination of the throat in a child demonstrating signs and symptoms of acute epiglottitis may contribute to which life- threatening complication? Student Answer: ... Retropharyngeal abscess Laryngospasms Rupturing of the tonsils Instructor Explanation: Gagging induced aspiration Examination of the throat may trigger laryngospasm and cause respiratory collapse. Death may occur in a few hours. This selection is the only option that accurately identifies the life-threatening complication that can result from Pathos midterm practice questions, answers with rationale 2020 docs an examination of the throat of a child who demonstrates the signs and symptoms of acute epiglottitis. -589875940 MultipleChoice 87 True 0 -589875940 MultipleChoice 87 Question 3. Question : If the sinoatrial (SA) node fails, then at what rate (depolarizations per minute) can the atrioventricular (AV) node depolarize? Student Answer: 60 to 70 40 to 60 30 to 40 Instructor Explanation: 10 to 20 If the SA node is damaged, then the AV node will become the heart’s pacemaker at a rate of approximately 40 to 60 spontaneous depolarizations per minute. -589875939 MultipleChoice 75 True 0 -589875939 MultipleChoice 75 Question 4. Question : What is the ratio of coronary capillaries to cardiac muscle cells? Student Answer: 1:1 (one capillary per one muscle cell) [Show More]

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