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What is the purpose of an oropharyngeal airway?
What is the purpose of an oropharyngeal airway?
- To maintain the airway in conscious patients
- To assist in feeding unconscious patients
- To protect the airway of an unconscious patient by preventing the tongue from falling back and blocking it (correct)
- To facilitate speaking in unconscious patients
When is an oropharyngeal airway contraindicated?
When is an oropharyngeal airway contraindicated?
- In patients with no gag reflex
- In conscious or semiconscious patients (correct)
- In patients with relaxed upper airway muscles
- In patients with no recent oral surgery
What is a potential complication of using an oropharyngeal airway?
What is a potential complication of using an oropharyngeal airway?
- Improvement in ventilation
- Incorrect placement causing further airway obstruction (correct)
- Facilitation of speaking in unconscious patients
- Prevention of airway obstruction in patients with relaxed upper airway muscles
What is an indication for using an oropharyngeal airway?
What is an indication for using an oropharyngeal airway?
How does an oropharyngeal airway protect the airway of an unconscious patient?
How does an oropharyngeal airway protect the airway of an unconscious patient?
What is the primary purpose of an oropharyngeal airway?
What is the primary purpose of an oropharyngeal airway?
Which is a contraindication for using an oropharyngeal airway?
Which is a contraindication for using an oropharyngeal airway?
When may an oropharyngeal airway be used as a bite block?
When may an oropharyngeal airway be used as a bite block?
What is a potential complication of using an oropharyngeal airway?
What is a potential complication of using an oropharyngeal airway?
In what scenario would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated?
In what scenario would an oropharyngeal airway be indicated?