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pepyto

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If a drowning or near-drowning victim is not breathing, begin rescue breathing:
 
  A) as soon as the victim is out of the water.
  B) after placing the victim on a backboard.
  C) immediately in the water.
  D) as soon as additional help arrives.

Question 2

Approximately 15 percent of all drowning deaths are due to:
 
  A) secondary complications.
  B) aspiration of water.
  C) improper first aid care.
  D) spinal injuries.


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fwbard

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


pepyto

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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