The EMT Shows That She Understands How to Use an Oropharyngeal

Multiple Choice

The EMT shows that she understands how to use an oropharyngeal airway when she states:

A) "Once it has been placed, the head-tilt, chin-lift is no longer needed."
B) "If it is too small, it could push the epiglottis over the opening of the trachea."
C) "It protects the patient from aspirating vomit or other secretions."
D) "I must watch the patient for vomiting or spasm of the vocal cords even with proper insertion."