Aspiration Is Most Likely to Occur in The

Multiple Choice

Aspiration is most likely to occur in the:

A) right mainstem bronchus because it extends vertically from the trachea.
B) left mainstem bronchus because it is more narrow.
C) trachea because it comes into contact with the food and drink first.
D) carina because of its location at the site where the bronchi bifurcates.