When assessing the airway, which of the following actions is NOT appropriate?
A) Look for chest rise and fall.
B) Feel for air movement.
C) Listen for airflow.
D) Count the number of breaths over a minute.

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Counting the number of breaths over a minute is not a part of assessing the airway, but rather an assessment of breathing. The focus of airway assessment should be on evaluating the patency and adequacy of air movement through the upper airway. Looking for chest rise and fall, feeling for air movement, and listening for airflow are all appropriate actions when assessing the airway.

When Assessing the Airway, Which of the Following Actions Is