Which of the following statements is true concerning the sniffing position?
A) It is the best position for oral intubation.
B) It is indicated when a patient is vomiting.
C) It is used for an unstable cervical spine injury.
D) It is contraindicated for temporomandibular joint disease.

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The jaw thrust is the maneuver used to intubate a patient with an unstable cervical spine injury.The presence of temporomandibular joint disease can be an indication of a difficult intubation,but it is not a contraindication for the sniffing position.When a patient is vomiting,his head should be turned to one side to prevent aspiration.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Sniffing