The EMT shows that she understands how to use an oropharyngeal airway when she states:

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Option D correctly explains one of the important considerations when using an oropharyngeal airway - the possibility of vomiting or laryngeal spasm even with proper insertion. Option A is incorrect because the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver is required to properly insert the airway. Option B is incorrect because a too-small airway could cause airway obstruction, not push the epiglottis over the opening of the trachea. Option C is incorrect because the oropharyngeal airway does not protect against aspiration, it only helps to maintain an open airway.

The EMT Shows That She Understands How to Use an Oropharyngeal