INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What are the 3 steps to take for airway obstruction?

  1. Clear pharynx, check for breathing, chest thrusts

  2. Clear pharynx, check for breathing, chin tilt

  3. Back blows, abdominal thrusts, chest compressions

  4. Inspect mouth, ventilation, intubation

The correct answer is: Clear pharynx, check for breathing, chin tilt

The question asks for the 3 steps to take for airway obstruction. Option A includes chest thrusts, which is incorrect as chest thrusts are not typically recommended for airway obstruction. Option C includes abdominal thrusts and chest compressions, which are both incorrect steps for airway obstruction. Option D includes inspecting the mouth and intubation, which are not part of the 3 steps for airway obstruction. This leaves option B, which includes clearing the pharynx, checking for breathing, and performing a chin tilt. These are the correct steps to take for airway obstruction as clearing the airway, ensuring breathing, and opening the airway are all crucial in a potentially life-threatening situation.