North Carolina EMT State Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the North Carolina EMT State Exam with interactive quizzes and comprehensive explanations. Master your skills and gain confidence by reviewing key topics before test day!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

What should be noted about the use of dentures during BVM ventilation?

Always remove them
Leave them in unless loose
Replace them with a smaller size
Check for proper fit

The correct answer is: Leave them in unless loose

During bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation, it is generally advisable to leave dentures in place unless they are loose. This recommendation is rooted in the physiological considerations of maintaining an effective seal and ensuring that the airway remains open. When dentures are removed, the patient's jaw may collapse, leading to a compromised airway and making it more difficult to achieve ventilation. Valuably, intact dentures can help keep the oral cavity in a position that promotes better airflow and ensures that the mask fits appropriately. Therefore, maintaining dentures, unless they pose a risk of obstruction or are loose, enhances the ability to ventilate the patient effectively and safely. Other options like removing them completely, replacing them, or merely checking for proper fit introduce complexities that may hinder effective ventilation. It’s essential to consider the overall ability to create a tight seal and manage the airway when determining whether to keep dentures in during BVM ventilation.