NREMT Paramedic

Category - Airway

In a responsive patient, what is the best way to evaluate the patency of the airway?
  1. Has a normal pulse
  2. Can talk clearly or cry
  3. Has normal skin color
  4. Has normal skin temperature
Explanation
Answer: B - If an adult or child is talking clearly to the EMT-P or if an infant is crying, the EMT-P can be confident the patient’s airway is patent or open.
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