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chads108

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on: Jul 2, 2018
In a water emergency, drowning asphyxia leads to:
 
  a. tightening of the epiglottis.
  b. blockage of the cricoid cartilage.
  c. relaxation of the airway.
  d. collapse of the lungs.

Question 2

Patients who die 2472 hours after a water emergency are said to die from:
 
  a. secondary drowning.
  b. near-drowning.
  c. drowning.
  d. post-drowning.


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vboyd24

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a


chads108

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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