Which One of the Following Statements Shows That the EMT

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements shows that the EMT knows how to properly size an oral airway prior to placement?

• A) "It is better to have an oral airway that is too large, rather than one that is too small."
• B) "To select an appropriately sized oral airway, you must estimate the patient's height and weight."
• C) "The airway should approximate the distance from the front teeth to the angle of the jaw."
• D) "An appropriately sized oral airway can be selected by looking in the patient's mouth and estimating the length of the tongue."

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Definitions:

Specialized Cells

Cells that have developed unique characteristics and functions to perform specific tasks within an organism.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses for the brain to interpret.

Synapses

The junctions through which neurons communicate with other neurons, muscle cells, or gland cells.

Absolute Thresholds

The minimum stimulus energy needed to detect a particular stimulus 50% of the time.