Which of the following statements regarding artificial ventilation of an apneic patient who has dentures is correct?
A) Because of the risk of airway obstruction, the EMT should routinely remove a patient's dentures.
B) If a patient's dentures are loose, the EMT should use the jaw-thrust maneuver to keep the airway open.
C) The EMT should not attempt to remove a patient's dentures because this may cause an airway obstruction.
D) Tight-fitting dentures should be left in place because they facilitate the delivery of adequate tidal volume.
Answer: D) Tight-fitting dentures should be left in place because they facilitate the delivery of adequate tidal volume.
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