An Appropriate Technique for a Nurse to Implement for Oral

question 23

Multiple Choice

An appropriate technique for a nurse to implement for oral airway insertion is to:

• A) Insert the airway with the curved end up, then rotate it 180 degrees at the back of the throat
• B) Insert the airway with the curved end down along the curve of the tongue
• C) Use a tongue blade to insert and push the airway into position
• D) Insert the airway sideways, then rotate it with the curved end up

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in physiological responses such as increased heart rate and blood flow to muscles.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy to maintain basic vital functions such as breathing, circulation, and cell production.

Precapillary Sphincters

Ring-like muscles located at the entrance of capillaries, controlling blood flow into the capillaries by contraction and relaxation.

Interstitial Pressure

The pressure within the space between cells, which can influence fluid movement and absorption in tissues.