Airway & VentilationQuestion 11 of 100
Which patient is the best candidate for a nasopharyngeal airway?
a.A patient with suspected skull base fracture and clear fluid from the nose
b.A fully alert patient with no distress
c.A semiconscious patient with an intact gag reflex who needs airway support
d.A patient in cardiac arrest with severe facial trauma
Explanation
A nasopharyngeal airway is tolerated by patients with an intact gag reflex, making it useful for semiconscious patients. It is avoided with suspected basilar skull fracture because of the risk of intracranial misplacement.
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