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Which airway equipment can be used in both conscious and unconscious individuals?
Which airway equipment can be used in both conscious and unconscious individuals?
- Endotracheal tube
- Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) (correct)
- Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
- Laryngeal mask airway
What is the primary difference between an OPA and an NPA?
What is the primary difference between an OPA and an NPA?
- OPA is used in conscious individuals, while NPA is used in unconscious individuals
- OPA is placed in the mouth, while NPA is inserted through the nose (correct)
- OPA is inserted through the nose, while NPA is placed in the mouth
- OPA stimulates the gag reflex, while NPA does not
When should providers make the decision to place an advanced airway?
When should providers make the decision to place an advanced airway?
- If bag-mask ventilation is adequate
- During the ACLS Survey (correct)
- If the patient is not breathing
- If the patient is unconscious
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