Question

What is the *first* thing you should do before inserting a nasopharyngeal airway?

Accepted Answer

Select the correct size.

Answer

Make sure the patient does not have a gag reflex.

Answer

Look up the nose to make sure the nostrils are large enough for a nasopharyngeal airway.

Answer

Tilt the head back, lube the airway, and insert it into the nostril.

Question 3 - Airway, Respiration, and Ventilation Practice Test for the EMT Test

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