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1
Q

The final event in the series of events in drowning is:

A) unresponsiveness leading to respiratory arrest.

B) cardiac arrest.

C) altered mental status leading to respiratory arrest.

D) a seizure leading to unresponsiveness leading to respiratory arrest.

A

The final event in the series of events in drowning is:
A) unresponsiveness leading to respiratory arrest.
B) cardiac arrest.
C) altered mental status leading to respiratory arrest.
D) a seizure leading to unresponsiveness leading to respiratory arrest.

Ans: B

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 672
Objective: 29-1
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The mammalian diving reflex is most prominent in:

A) experienced swimmers.
B) deep-water divers.
C) adults in warm water.
D) young children.

A 
The mammalian diving reflex is most prominent in:
A) experienced swimmers.
B) deep-water divers.
C) adults in warm water.
D) young children.

Ans: D

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 671
Objective: 29-1
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Which of these is a submersion injury?

A) Someone chokes on a glass of water.

B) Someone strikes a submerged rock while airway is under water.

C) Someone becomes hypothermic while wearing wet clothes.

D) Someone has an allergic reaction to a drink that includes water.

A

Which of these is a submersion injury?
A) Someone chokes on a glass of water.
B) Someone strikes a submerged rock while airway is under water.
C) Someone becomes hypothermic while wearing wet clothes.
D) Someone has an allergic reaction to a drink that includes water.

Ans: B

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 671
Objective: 29-1
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Which of the following strategies does not limit or mitigate risk in water-based activities?

A) Avoiding swimming alone

B) Checking ice thickness before traversing it

C) Avoiding alcohol consumption around water

D) Entering swiftly moving water accompanied by a buddy

A

Which of the following strategies does not limit or mitigate risk in water-based activities?
A) Avoiding swimming alone
B) Checking ice thickness before traversing it
C) Avoiding alcohol consumption around water
D) Entering swiftly moving water accompanied by a buddy

Ans: D

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Preventing Water Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 671
Objective: 29-7
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Drowning is defined as:

A) fluid oxidation of the lungs.
B) death by traumatic injury to the airway.
C) respiratory impairment due to trauma.
D) suffocation by submersion in a liquid.

A

Drowning is defined as:
A) fluid oxidation of the lungs.
B) death by traumatic injury to the airway.
C) respiratory impairment due to trauma.
D) suffocation by submersion in a liquid.

Ans: D

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Common Water Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 672
Objective: 29-1
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Q

The first thing to happen when a person drowns is usually:

A) laryngospasm.
B) panic.
C) hyperventilation.
D) apnea.

A 
The first thing to happen when a person drowns is usually:
A) laryngospasm.
B) panic.
C) hyperventilation.
D) apnea.

Ans: B

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Common Water Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 672
Objective: 29-1
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Trauma from a dive injury that results in tissue damage within any air-filled structure of the body is called:

A) internal dive trauma.
B) tonicity.
C) upper pressure trauma.
D) barotrauma.

A 
Trauma from a dive injury that results in tissue damage within any air-filled structure of the body is called:
A) internal dive trauma.
B) tonicity.
C) upper pressure trauma.
D) barotrauma.

Ans: D

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Common Water Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 672
Objective: 29-2
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Decompression sickness or the “bends” is a(n):

A) excessive O2 level in the body.
B) buildup of nitrous acid in the body.
C) high level of carbon dioxide in the body.
D) buildup of nitrogen bubbles in the body

A

Decompression sickness or the “bends” is a(n):
A) excessive O2 level in the body.
B) buildup of nitrous acid in the body.
C) high level of carbon dioxide in the body.
D) buildup of nitrogen bubbles in the body

Ans: D

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Common Water Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 673
Objective: 29-2
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When arterial gas embolism (AGE) occurs, the gas within the lungs:

A) causes an open pneumothorax.
B) causes the trachea to close.
C) contracts, and the bronchioles start to spasm.
D) expands causing alveoli to rupture.

A

When arterial gas embolism (AGE) occurs, the gas within the lungs:
A) causes an open pneumothorax.
B) causes the trachea to close.
C) contracts, and the bronchioles start to spasm.
D) expands causing alveoli to rupture.

Ans: D

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Common Water Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 673
Objective: 29-2
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The cause of an arterial gas embolism (AGE) is:

A) a rapid descent by a diver.
B) a rapid ascent by a diver.
C) diving below 100 feet.
D) diving below 100 feet for longer than 30 minutes.

A

The cause of an arterial gas embolism (AGE) is:
A) a rapid descent by a diver.
B) a rapid ascent by a diver.
C) diving below 100 feet.
D) diving below 100 feet for longer than 30 minutes.

Ans: B

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Common Water Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 673
Objective: 29-2
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Decompression sickness can cause:

A) swelling of the vocal cords.
B) severe muscle and joint pain.
C) swelling of the tongue.
D) swelling of the cricoid cartilage

A 
Decompression sickness can cause:
A) swelling of the vocal cords.
B) severe muscle and joint pain.
C) swelling of the tongue.
D) swelling of the cricoid cartilage

Ans: B

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Common Water Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 673-674
Objective: 29-2
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A large nitrogen bubble can act as a(n):

A) carrier for glucose.
B) embolus that blocks blood flow.
C) oxygen inhibitor.
D) carbon dioxide carrier.

A 
A large nitrogen bubble can act as a(n):
A) carrier for glucose.
B) embolus that blocks blood flow.
C) oxygen inhibitor.
D) carbon dioxide carrier.

Ans: B

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Common Water Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 674
Objective: 29-2
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Squeeze is a term for excessive external pressure on various parts of the body. Reverse squeeze:

A) is too much pressure from within a body compartment or organ.

B) occurs when two body organs compress each other.

C) is pressure created when holding one’s breath.

D) is pressure experienced within a hyperbaric chamber.

A

Squeeze is a term for excessive external pressure on various parts of the body. Reverse squeeze:
A) is too much pressure from within a body compartment or organ.
B) occurs when two body organs compress each other.
C) is pressure created when holding one’s breath.
D) is pressure experienced within a hyperbaric chamber.

Ans: A

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Common Water Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 673
Objective: 29-4
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Assessment of patients with water-related emergencies is not remarkably different from assessment of patients with other emergencies. OEC technicians may:

A) need to wear an SCBA (Scott Air-Pak).

B) need to swim in deep water to retrieve a patient.

C) need to don a personal floatation device.

D) be required to wear a cold-water rescue suit and stand on a flotation ramp.

A

Assessment of patients with water-related emergencies is not remarkably different from assessment of patients with other emergencies. OEC technicians may:
A) need to wear an SCBA (Scott Air-Pak).
B) need to swim in deep water to retrieve a patient.
C) need to don a personal floatation device.
D) be required to wear a cold-water rescue suit and stand on a flotation ramp.

Ans: C

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Patient Assessment for Water-Related Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 676
Objective: 29-5
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Q

During assessment of the water-related emergency for any submersion injury, care should be taken to:

A) assess the airway but not to treat the patient.

B) assess the water temperature.

C) protect the patient’s spine to prevent additional neurological injury.

D) use AEIOU TIPS.

A

During assessment of the water-related emergency for any submersion injury, care should be taken to:
A) assess the airway but not to treat the patient.
B) assess the water temperature.
C) protect the patient’s spine to prevent additional neurological injury.
D) use AEIOU TIPS.

Ans: C

Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Patient Assessment for Water-Related Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 676
Objective: 29-3
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For any submersion injury that is not a life-threatening water-related emergency, a complete secondary assessment is performed using:

A) DCAP-BTLS.
B) SAMPLE.
C) OPQRST.
D) AVPU.

A 
For any submersion injury that is not a life-threatening water-related emergency, a complete secondary assessment is performed using: 
A) DCAP-BTLS.
B) SAMPLE.
C) OPQRST.
D) AVPU.

Ans: A

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Patient Assessment for Water-Related Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 677
Objective: 29-5
17
Q

Patients with arterial gas embolism or decompression sickness should be transported by ground to a facility that:

A) has advanced respiratory specialists.
B) has a hyperbaric chamber.
C) is nearest to the scene.
D) is a trauma center with a rehabilitation wing.

A

Patients with arterial gas embolism or decompression sickness should be transported by ground to a facility that:
A) has advanced respiratory specialists.
B) has a hyperbaric chamber.
C) is nearest to the scene.
D) is a trauma center with a rehabilitation wing.

Ans: B

Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Management of Water-Related Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies

18
Q

A patient who appears dead due to a deep cold-water drowning should be:

A) left at the scene for the medical examiner to pick up.

B) transported to a medical facility while being given rescue breathing only.

C) transported to a medical facility while being given CPR.

D) warmed up prior to transport and then given continuing CPR.

A

A patient who appears dead due to a deep cold-water drowning should be:
A) left at the scene for the medical examiner to pick up.
B) transported to a medical facility while being given rescue breathing only.
C) transported to a medical facility while being given CPR.
D) warmed up prior to transport and then given continuing CPR.

Ans: C

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Management of Water-Related Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 679
Objective: 29-7
19
Q

A patient who is conscious and breathing has been pulled from a cold stream. To decrease the patient’s loss of heat via the mechanism of conduction, OEC technicians should immediately:

A) apply hot packs to the patient.

B) thoroughly dry the patient and then apply a blanket.

C) provide positive-pressure ventilation.

D) encourage the patient to stop shivering.

A

A patient who is conscious and breathing has been pulled from a cold stream. To decrease the patient’s loss of heat via the mechanism of conduction, OEC technicians should immediately:
A) apply hot packs to the patient.
B) thoroughly dry the patient and then apply a blanket.
C) provide positive-pressure ventilation.
D) encourage the patient to stop shivering.

Ans: B

Complexity: Easy 
Ahead: Management of Water-Related Emergencies
Subject: Chapter 29
Title: Water-Related Emergencies
Feedback: 679
Objective: 29-7

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