During Either a Shallow-Water or Deep-Water Rescue, How Is an Athlete

question 28

Multiple Choice

During either a shallow-water or deep-water rescue, how is an athlete placed on a spine board?

• A) A log roll is performed, which is facilitated by the athlete's buoyancy in the water.
• B) The spine board is submerged and floated beneath the athlete.
• C) The lifeguard's buoy can double as a cervical collar. Using it in conjunction with the spine board, the rescuer can secure the athlete and extricate him from the water.
• D) None of the above

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