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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Special Patient Populations

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During treatment of a geriatric patient with respiratory distress, which of the following is true?
  1. The dentures should be removed immediately to allow for better respiratory flow
  2. It is important to extend the patient’s neck as much as possible to allow for the airway to be opened as much as possible
  3. It is imperative that you wait until the patient has stopped breathing before attempting positive pressure ventilation
  4. When dealing with dentures, the EMR should leave them in place unless they are obstructing the airway or causing difficulty when providing positive pressure ventilation
Explanation
Answer: D - In a patient with dentures, it is preferable to leave them in place unless they are obstructing the airway or causing difficulty when providing positive pressure ventilation. In most cases, dentures are beneficial in obtaining a good mask seal when using a bag valve mask or pocket mask.
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