Proper insertion of the LMA involves:
A) inserting the LMA into the patient's mouth by following the curvature of the patient's tongue.
B) lifting the patient's jaw upward and blindly inserting the LMA until you meet resistance.
C) flexing the patient's neck, depressing the tongue with a tongue blade, and blindly inserting the LMA.
D) inserting the LMA along the roof of the mouth and using your finger to push the airway against the hard palate.
Answer: D) inserting the LMA along the roof of the mouth and using your finger to push the airway against the hard palate.
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