Which of the following is an advantage of using an LMA?

A) It isolates the trachea and protects against aspiration.
B) It can be placed without the need to visualize the airway.
C) It can be used in a patient with a gag reflex.
D) All of the above

Answer: 399–401

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Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker understands how to use an oropharyngeal airway?

a. "Once it has been placed, the head tilt-chin lift is no longer needed." b. "If it is too small, it could push the epiglottis over the opening of the trachea." c. "It protects the patient from aspirating vomit or other secretions." d. "I must watch the patient for vomiting or gagging even with the proper insertion."

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A. Brown B. A lack of C. Gray D. White

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