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Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describe a Step for Inserting

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Which of the following statements accurately describe a step for inserting an oropharyngeal airway? Select all that apply.


A) Use an airway that is the correct size (size 90 mm is appropriate for the average adult) .
B) Airway should reach from opening of mouth to the back angle of the jaw.
C) Position patient on his or her stomach with neck hyperextended (unless this is inappropriate) .
D) Open patient's mouth by using your thumb and index finger to gently pry teeth apart.
E) Insert the airway with the curved tip pointing up toward the roof of the mouth.
F) Rotate the airway 360 degrees as it passes the uvula.

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