What is the appropriate placement of a tongue blade for assessment of the mouth and throat?
a. On the lower jaw
b. Side of the tongue
c. Against the soft palate
d. Center back area of the tongue
ANS: B
The side of the tongue is the correct position. It avoids the gag reflex yet allows visualization. On the lower jaw and against the soft palate are not appropriate places for the tongue blade. Placement in the center back area of the tongue elicits the gag reflex.
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