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tfester

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The most common upper-airway obstruction in an unconscious victim is the tongue.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Gastric distention occurs most often in children and airway-obstructed victims when breaths have been given too forcefully.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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qytan

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE




tfester

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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