Oropharyngeal Airway Insertion

For which type of patient is an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) primarily indicated?

• Conscious patients with difficulty breathing.

• Patients with a strong gag reflex.

• Unconscious patients.

• Patients who are able to speak clearly.

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How is an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) correctly sized for a patient?

• By measuring from the patient's earlobe to the corner of their mouth.

• By aligning the flange with the patient's incisors and the tip with the angle of the mandible.

• By matching the length of the OPA to the patient's nose.

• By selecting the largest size that fits comfortably in the patient's hand.

What is the correct initial step when inserting an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) into a patient's mouth?

• Insert the OPA with the curve facing upwards.

• Insert the OPA upside down until it reaches the soft palate, then rotate it 180 degrees.

• Force the OPA directly down the throat.

• Lubricate the OPA with petroleum jelly.