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james

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Regarding drowning in adults, which of the following statements is true?
 
  A) The warmer the water, the better the chances of survival in saltwater drowning.
  B) The colder the water, the better the chances of survival in either saltwater or freshwater drowning.
  C) Water temperature makes no difference in the chances of survival in either saltwater or freshwater drowning.
  D) Colder water improves survival chances in saltwater drowning but not in freshwater drowning.

Question 2

In which of the following ways does cardiac arrest in children differ from cardiac arrest in adults?
 
  A) Cardiac arrest in children is more likely to be due to respiratory failure.
  B) Ventricular fibrillation is common in children.
  C) Cardiac arrest in adults is more likely to be due to respiratory failure.
  D) Ventricular fibrillation is not common in adults.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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