By placing an oropharyngeal airway in a patient, you have:
a. protected the airway from vomit or other secretions.
b. kept the tongue away from the airway.
c. obtained a patent airway by keeping the mouth from closing.
d. minimized the risk of vomiting by closing off the esophagus.
Answer: b
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