When Providing an In-Service on Ventilating the Geriatric Patient, You

question 41

Multiple Choice

When providing an in-service on ventilating the geriatric patient, you should emphasize which one of the following in regards to a patient who has dentures?

• A) It is always best to remove dentures regardless of whether they are loose or not.
• B) It is best to leave the top appliance in place, but remove the bottom one.
• C) Removal of dentures enables the EMT to maintain a better face to mask seal.
• D) Loose appliances should be removed if they interfere with the airway or the seal between the mask and face.

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