Question

(3.2.b) breathing emergencies: quiz
you come to the aid of an elderly man and determine that he has no signs of life. a friend of his reports that the victim takes several medications and has dentures. how would you modify your rescue techniques based upon this information?
do not modify your techniques at all unless the dentures block the airway.
immediately remove the false teeth so they do not affect the rescue breaths.
perform the rescue breathing techniques for a child.
do not start rescue breaths until you can find out what medications the man is taking.

Explanation:

In cardiopulmonary - resuscitation (CPR) and rescue breathing, dentures should only be removed if they obstruct the airway. Removing them unnecessarily can cause harm or delay care. Knowing the medications the victim takes is not relevant to starting rescue breaths immediately as the priority is to restore oxygenation. Rescue breathing techniques for an adult are different from those for a child and should not be changed based on the information given.

Answer:

Do not modify your techniques at all unless the dentures block the airway.