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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Airway

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For which of the following patients is airway obstruction a major concern?
  1. One who is bleeding from the forearm
  2. One who has broken several ribs
  3. One who is unresponsive
  4. A child
Explanation
Answer: C - Airway obstruction is a major concern with unresponsive patients. Unresponsive patients are often unable to keep their airway open and clear of secretions. Additionally, the tongue may become displaced posteriorly due to loss of muscle tension in the mandibular muscles and occlude the airway at the level of the oropharynx.
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