Which One of the Following Tips Should You Give a New

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following tips should you give a new EMT about artificially ventilating a patient with the bag-valve mask?

• A) "If the patient has dentures, they should be removed so a better mask-to-face seal can be achieved."
• B) "It is important to maintain the head-tilt, chin-lift or jaw-thrust maneuver while ventilating the patient."
• C) "To direct air into the lungs and away from the stomach, flex the patient's head forward when ventilating with the BVM."
• D) "Always remove the oropharyngeal airway. If it is in place when you are ventilating with a BVM, it may be pushed deep into the airway."