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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Airway

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To be certain of proper sizing, the nasopharyngeal airway should measure from the tip of the nose to the:
  1. Larynx
  2. Cheekbone
  3. Middle of the ear
  4. Angle of the jaw
Explanation
Answer: D - The proper sizing of a nasopharyngeal airway is from the tip of the nose to the angle of the jaw. This will ensure that this particular airway adjunct is at the proper depth for delivering oxygen to the patient. The other anatomical structures will not provide the right depth to ensure proper delivery of oxygen and can result in injury to the airway.
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