Which of the following indicate an inability to adequately protect the airway? 1. Wheezing 2. Coma 3. Lack of gag reflex 4. Inability to cough
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
ANS: D
Excerpts from the AARC guideline (CPG 36-3) include indications, contraindications, precau-tions, hazards, and/or possible complications, assessment of need and outcome, and monitoring.
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