MFA Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 5 of 30
To correctly size an oropharyngeal airway place the flange at the corner of the mouth with the tip reaching:
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Direct Answer
Option A: The patient's earlobe
To ensure an oropharyngeal airway is the correct size, the flange should rest against the lips, and the tip should reach the level of the earlobe or the angle of the jaw.
All Options
A
The patient's earlobe
(Correct Answer)
B
The angle of the patient's jaw
C
Two fingerswidth from the flange.
D
The top of the patient's ear
Detailed Explanation & Context
To ensure an oropharyngeal airway is the correct size, the flange should rest against the lips, and the tip should reach the level of the earlobe or the angle of the jaw.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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