Question

An oropharyngeal airway should be measured

A) From the patient's nose to earlobe
B) From the corner of the patient's mouth to earlobe
C) From the corner of the patient's mouth to the angle of the jaw
D) From earlobe to earlobe

Answer 1

The correct measurement for an oropharyngeal airway is from the corner of the patient's mouth to their earlobe to ensure proper fit and safe insertion (option C).

Step-by-step explanation:

An oropharyngeal airway device is used to maintain or open a patient's airway by preventing the tongue from covering the epiglottis, which could obstruct the airway. To ensure that the airway device fits properly, it is crucial to measure it correctly before insertion. The appropriate length of an oropharyngeal airway is measured from the corner of the patient's mouth to their earlobe. This measurement ensures that the device reaches just past the base of the tongue without causing damage to the internal structures of the throat.

Hence, the answer is option C.