// EMT Question · Airway, Respiration & Ventilation
A patient has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 7 and gags during insertion of an OPA. Best next step?
A. Insert a nasopharyngeal airwayCorrect
B. Force the OPA gently
C. Use a Combitube
D. Suction the oropharynx
// Rationale
A gag reflex contraindicates an OPA; a nasopharyngeal airway is better tolerated in patients with a gag reflex.