Which one of the following statements shows that the EMT knows how to properly size an oral airway prior to placement?
A) "It is better to have an oral airway that is too large, rather than one that is too small."
B) "To select an appropriately sized oral airway, you must estimate the patient's height and weight."
C) "The airway should approximate the distance from the front teeth to the angle of the jaw."
D) "An appropriately sized oral airway can be selected by looking in the patient's mouth and estimating the length of the tongue."
C
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