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lbcchick

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You have been asked to present information on water safety and drowning to a community civic group. In regards to prevention, which of the following points would you emphasize?
 
  A) The vast majority of children who drown do so in public swimming pools.
  B) A significant number of drownings are preventable due to the involvement of alcohol.
  C) Those with seizure disorders are safe in the water if they wear personal flotation devices.
  D) Most authorities agree that children under the age of 3 years should be taught to swim.

Question 2

A 38-year-old female was violently raped. The patient is conscious, upset, and actively bleeding from the vaginal canal. As an EMT, your best care would involve:
 
  A) cleansing the vaginal area to prevent infection.
  B) carefully placing a sterile dressing into the vagina to control the hemorrhage.
  C) applying a bulky dressing and gentle pressure to the external genitalia.
  D) avoiding physical contact with the vaginal area so not to destroy evidence.



TheNamesImani

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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