When Assessing the Airway, Which of the Following Actions Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

When assessing the airway, which of the following actions is NOT appropriate?

• A) Look for chest rise and fall.
• B) Feel for air movement.
• C) Listen for airflow.
• D) Count the number of breaths over a minute.

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