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Choose the prefered method for inserting an oropharyngeal airway into a 7 year old patient:
A) Use the bite stick or tongue blade during insertion
B) Measurement is from the center of the teeth to the earlobe
C) Insertion is done with direct visualization of the oropharynx and epiglotis
D) Oropharangeal airway should only be attempted after naropharyngeal airways are isnerted
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