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tfester

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

Answer: TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE


tfester

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

meganmoser117

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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