Question

Which of the following basic airway adjuncts prevents the tongue from falling back to occlude the​ airway?

A. Nasal cannula
B. Laryngeal mask airway
C. Oropharyngeal airway
D. Yankauer catheter

Answer 1

The oropharyngeal airway prevents the tongue from falling back and occluding the airway.

Step-by-step explanation:

The basic airway adjunct that prevents the tongue from falling back to occlude the airway is C. Oropharyngeal airway. The oropharyngeal airway is designed to hold the tongue forward and to prevent it from creating a blockage in the throat, which could obstruct the air pathway. When inserted, it sits in the oropharynx portion of the pharynx and maintains a clear passageway for air to move through the upper respiratory tract.