Airway & VentilationQuestion 6 of 100
How should you size an oropharyngeal airway before insertion?
a.From the tip of the nose to the earlobe
b.From the corner of the mouth to the earlobe (or angle of the jaw)
c.From the chin to the sternum
d.From the front teeth to the back of the throat by estimate
Explanation
An oral airway is measured from the corner of the mouth to the earlobe or angle of the mandible. A properly sized airway holds the tongue forward without obstructing the airway.
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