Which one of the following statements about pediatric airway assessment and management is true?

A) A jaw-thrust maneuver should always be used when opening a child's airway.
B) Noisy breathing is not a cause for concern in pediatric patients.
C) As many as 80 percent of cardiac arrests in children are related to respiratory compromise.
D) Common illnesses such as croup and asthma do not typically lead to serious complications in children.

C