The Nurse in a Trauma Center Is Preparing to Insert

Multiple Choice

The nurse in a trauma center is preparing to insert an oropharyngeal airway device.Which interventions will assist in this task? (Select all that apply.)

A) Place the patient in a prone position.
B) Hold the airway curved end up initially.
C) Use a padded tongue blade to open patient's mouth.
D) Measure the airway to obtain the right size.
E) Rotate the airway 90 degrees as it is inserted.