An infant or small child's airway can be occluded if it is overextended or overflexed because:

A. the tongue is proportionately small and can fall back into the posterior pharynx.
B. the back of the head is flat, which prevents a neutral position.
C. the tongue is proportionately large and the airway is shorter and narrower.
D. he or she has a long neck, which makes the trachea prone to collapse.


Answer: C. the tongue is proportionately large and the airway is shorter and narrower.

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