An oropharyngeal airway should not be used in children who have ingested a caustic or petroleum-based product because it may:

A. depress the gag reflex.
B. cause the child to vomit.
C. result in airway swelling.
D. result in a soft-tissue injury.

Answer: B. cause the child to vomit.

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