While the EMT Is Inserting an Oropharyngeal Airway, the Patient

question 100

Multiple Choice

While the EMT is inserting an oropharyngeal airway, the patient gags. The EMT should:

• A) remove the airway and maintain the head-tilt, chin-lift.
• B) lubricate the oropharyngeal airway and reattempt insertion.
• C) reattempt insertion using a smaller oropharyngeal airway.
• D) use a tongue depressor to better place the oral airway.

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