The EMT Shows That She Understands How to Use an Oropharyngeal

question 12

Multiple Choice

The EMT shows that she understands how to use an oropharyngeal airway when she states:

• A) "Once it has been placed, the head-tilt, chin-lift is no longer needed."
• B) "If it is too small, it could push the epiglottis over the opening of the trachea."
• C) "It protects the patient from aspirating vomit or other secretions."
• D) "I must watch the patient for vomiting or spasm of the vocal cords even with proper insertion."

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