Question 1

Which one of the following water emergencies can cause permanent blindness or deafness if the victim is not immediately cared for at a medical facility?

Accepted Answer

A)   barotrauma
B)   air embolism
C)   decompression sickness
D)   hypothermiaE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

The best way to rescue a conscious drowning victim who is too far away to reach is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   swim out to where the victim is.
B)   throw the victim a life preserver and encourage him to swim to shore.
C)   throw out a floating object tied to a rope and tow the victim to shore.
D)   wait for a friend and then proceed into the water.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The onset of signs and symptoms of an air embolism can be very gradual in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

You should always assume that a victim of a diving accident has sustained spinal injury, unless the victim is conscious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Eardrums and the sinus may rupture during barotrauma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Decompression sickness is sometimes referred to as the "squeeze."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Autopsies reveal that only about ________ percent of all drowning victims aspirate a significant amount of water or vomit.

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   15
C)   20
D)   30E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

If you do not suspect spinal injury in a near-drowning victim, after removing the victim from the water, place him/her:

Accepted Answer

A)   in a semisitting position.
B)   out flat on his/her back.
C)   on his/her left side.
D)   on a backboard.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 26: Water Emergencies

You should always assume that a victim of a diving accident has sustained spinal injury, unless the victim is conscious.

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Autopsies reveal that only about ________ percent of all drowning victims aspirate a significant amount of water or vomit.

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The onset of signs and symptoms of an air embolism can be very gradual in nature.

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Decompression sickness is sometimes referred to as the "squeeze."

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Eardrums and the sinus may rupture during barotrauma.

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Which one of the following water emergencies can cause permanent blindness or deafness if the victim is not immediately cared for at a medical facility?

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If you do not suspect spinal injury in a near-drowning victim, after removing the victim from the water, place him/her:

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The best way to rescue a conscious drowning victim who is too far away to reach is to:

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Exam 26: Water Emergencies

You should always assume that a victim of a diving accident has sustained spinal injury, unless the victim is conscious.

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Autopsies reveal that only about ________ percent of all drowning victims aspirate a significant amount of water or vomit.

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The onset of signs and symptoms of an air embolism can be very gradual in nature.

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Decompression sickness is sometimes referred to as the "squeeze."

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Eardrums and the sinus may rupture during barotrauma.

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Which one of the following water emergencies can cause permanent blindness or deafness if the victim is not immediately cared for at a medical facility?

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If you do not suspect spinal injury in a near-drowning victim, after removing the victim from the water, place him/her:

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The best way to rescue a conscious drowning victim who is too far away to reach is to:

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