Which of the Following Statements Regarding Airway Management in the Trauma

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding airway management in the trauma patient is correct?

• A) The jaw-thrust is useful in the trauma patient, but only if he or she is complaining of head or neck pain.
• B) Research has shown that the jaw-thrust is easier to perform and is therefore indicated for the more critical trauma patient.
• C) Performing the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver on a patient with a possible spinal injury could further injure or paralyze the patient.
• D) Trauma patients should always have their airway opened with the jaw-thrust while medical patients should receive the head-tilt, chin-lift.

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