A(n) ____ is used to relieve upper airway obstruction if airway maneuvers (e.g., head tilt-chin lift, jaw thrust) fail to open an unobstructed airway.

A. endotracheal intubation
B. oropharyngeal airway
C. laryngeal mask airway
D. esophageal gastric tube airway

Answer: B

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