Posted: August 15th, 2017

You typically gag children to inspect the back of their throat. When is it important NOT to solicit a gag reflex?

You typically gag children to inspect the back of their throat. When is it important NOT to solicit a gag reflex?

a. when a girl has a geographic tongue
b. when a boy has a possible inguinal hernia
c. when a child has symptoms of epiglottitis
d. when children are under 5 years of age