Advantages of a nasopharyngeal airway include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) it isolates the trachea.
B) it can be suctioned through.
C) it can be inserted with an intact gag reflex.
D) it can be placed blindly and safely.

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A nasopharyngeal airway does not isolate the trachea; it simply opens the airway in the nasopharynx to allow for better oxygenation. Therefore, the correct statement should be that advantages of a nasopharyngeal airway include it can be suctioned through, it can be inserted with an intact gag reflex, and it can be placed blindly and safely.

Advantages of a Nasopharyngeal Airway Include All of the Following