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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

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How does an oral airway work?
  1. It holds the tongue out of the way to help the patient to breathe.
  2. It is connected to oxygen to deliver greater concentrations.
  3. It is used during surgery to deliver oxygen and anesthesia.
  4. Both A and B
Explanation
Answer: A-An oral airway is used to hold the tongue out of the way to help the patient to breathe. If a patient is unconscious, their facial muscles may relax and the tongue may fall back and occlude the throat. Inserting an oral airway pulls the tongue forward, opening the airway and facilitating better respiratory effort.
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