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Signs and symptoms associated with obstructive sleep apnea include: 1. insomnia. 2. excessive daytime sleepiness. 3. hypothyroidism. 4. metabolic alkalosis.

Dr. Foreman was in a MVC and received multiple injuries including a C4 fracture and a fractured pelvic. He has been intubated in the ER. Which vent settings would be most appropriate?

Which of the following diseases are highly contagious?

The diagnosis of epiglottitis is aided by: 1. laying the patient down and observing the throat with a tongue blade. 2. visualization of the throat during tracheal intubation. 3. observing if the patient can swallow. 4. observing how the patient holds his or her tongue.

Which of the following is (are) signs and symptoms associated with myasthenia gravis? 1. Double vision 2. Weakness of neck muscles 3. Drooping of eyelids 4. Difficulty speaking 

Favorable prognostic factors in clean water near-drowning include: 1. greater effort to reach the surface. 2. alcohol in the victim. 3. colder water. 4. younger age

The peripheral nervous system problems found with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) include: 1. loss of reflexes. 2. increased reflex reactions. 3. flaccid paralysis of skeletal muscles. 4. tetany of skeletal muscles

Spencer Reid has been brought to the emergency department after inhaling superheated steam. Pulmonary injuries unique to this situation include: 1. atelectasis. 2. pulmonary edema. 3. thick secretions. 4. pharyngeal edema.

 65-year-old George Foyet has third-degree skin burns over 30% of his body and a smoke inhalation injury. How does the combination of skin burns and smoke inhalation affect his prognosis?

Which of the following measures muscle activity during a sleep study?