Which one of the following statements made by an EMT shows he understands the use of the pocket mask?
A) "Although the pocket mask is very effective at ventilating a patient, the EMT is directly exposed to secretions from the patient."
B) "In comparison to the bag-valve mask, the pocket mask can deliver a just as good, if not better, tidal volume."
C) "When using the pocket mask to ventilate a patient, the EMT must make sure that the reservoir bag is in place."
D) "The EMT must remove the oral airway and replace it with a nasal airway when ventilating with a pocket mask."
B
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