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