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MGLQZ

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following is false about oropharyngeal airways?
 
  a. Incorrect placement can worsen airway obstruction.
  b. They all consist of a flange, body, and channel(s).
  c. They should only be used by trained per-sonnel.
  d. They are contraindicated in children and infants.

Question 2

What is the best way to avoid gastric distention during artificial ventilation?
 
  a. Hyperextend the neck before each artifi-cial breath.
  b. Use inspiratory breaths with low to mod-erate flows.
  c. Apply pressure over the cricoid during in-spiration.
  d. Apply constant pressure to the lower ab-domen.


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jharrington11

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Oropharyngeal airways come in many different sizes to fit adults, children, and infants.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The best way to avoid gastric inflation during bag-mask ventilation is to deliver breaths with low to moderate.
flow (<30 l>


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

nguyenhoanhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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