What Is the Most Common Cause of Airway Obstruction in Unconscious

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in unconscious patients?

• A) Foreign body lodged in the upper airway
• B) Oral or nasal secretions blocking the pharynx
• C) Tongue falling back into the pharynx
• D) Severe spasm of the laryngeal musculature

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