Question

You are trying to ventilate an​ 18-month-old baby who has stopped breathing. You have laid him down on a flat surface to ventilate​ him, but you are unable to get his chest to rise. You​ should:

A. suction his mouth to clear secretions.
B. flex his neck toward his chest.
C. place a folded towel under his shoulders.
D. tip his head back farther to open his airway.

Answer 1

D. tip his head back farther to open his airway.

Explanation:

Tilting the head farther back moves the tongue away from the back of the throat, allowing air to enter the lungs.