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lb_gilbert

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on: Jul 12, 2018
If you do not suspect spinal injury in a near-drowning victim, after removing the victim from the water, place him/her:
 
  A) in a semisitting position.
  B) out flat on his/her back.
  C) on his/her left side.
  D) on a backboard.

Question 2

________ in the airway can cause resistance to ventilations.
 
  A) Swelling
  B) Muscle spasms
  C) Water
  D) Saliva


mmj22343

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

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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