The position that best facilitates the insertion of an oral endotracheal tube is the _____ position

a. Chin lift c. Neutral head
b. Sniffing d. Jaw thrust

ANS: B
The sniffing position is ideal for opening up the upper airway and aligning the trachea for intuba-tion. The chin lift or jaw thrust should be used to open the airway of a patient with cervical spine injuries. The neutral head position is most appropriate for blind nasal intubation.