A basic of CPR is to clear the which?

A basic of CPR is to clear the which?

• A. Neck
• B. Airway
• C. Lungs
• D. Chest

Answer: (B)

Airway patency is essential in CPR because rescue breaths must reach the lungs to oxygenate the blood. If the airway is blocked, air can’t get into the lungs, so chest compressions alone won’t provide ventilation. To clear the airway, you open it with a head-tilt and chin-lift (or a jaw-thrust if there’s potential neck injury) and remove any visible obstruction if it can be done safely. The focus is on keeping the passage open so air can reach the lungs; the neck, lungs, and chest are involved in other aspects of CPR, but clearing the airway specifically ensures ventilation can occur.

Airway patency is essential in CPR because rescue breaths must reach the lungs to oxygenate the blood. If the airway is blocked, air can’t get into the lungs, so chest compressions alone won’t provide ventilation. To clear the airway, you open it with a head-tilt and chin-lift (or a jaw-thrust if there’s potential neck injury) and remove any visible obstruction if it can be done safely. The focus is on keeping the passage open so air can reach the lungs; the neck, lungs, and chest are involved in other aspects of CPR, but clearing the airway specifically ensures ventilation can occur.