NMRA Post 6 Mine Rescue Field Exam Taken from the 2019 NMRA Post 6 Mine Rescue Contest (Day 1 and Day 2) held in Cadiz, Ohio Progress Indicator: Question 2 of 20 2.  In what direction should the tip of the airway be pointing when it is first inserted into the adult patient's mouth? Choices: Diagonal to the right ear At the base of the tongue Towards the roof of the mouth Diagonal to the left ear