You are treating a 29 year old female who has major airway problems. She has thick secretions and blood in her upper airway that needs to be suctioned with a Yankauer. Which of the following is not true of the Yankauer suction tip?
A. it has a rigid tip
B. it allows for excellent control over the distal end of the device
C. it is used most successfully with responsive patients
D. it has a larger bore than flexible catheters
Answer: C