Question 12 of 30
You suspect a head and neck injury in a victim who is unresponsive and not breathing. How would you open the airway to give breaths?
A
A) Tilt the head back and lift the chin
B
B) Jaw thrust technique
C
C) Use a suction device
D
D) None of the above
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: B) Jaw thrust technique.
For a victim with suspected head or neck injury who is unresponsive and not breathing, the jaw thrust technique is used to open the airway, as it minimally disturbs the cervical spine.