Which Statement by the EMT Indicates Proper Application of the Term

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the EMT indicates proper application of the term drowning?

• A) "A drowning occurs when a person dies while in water, regardless of cause."
• B) "A drowning occurs any time a person is submerged in water and dies as a result."
• C) "A drowning occurs any time a person is submerged in a liquid and suffers some sort of respiratory impairment."
• D) "A drowning occurs any time a person is submerged in a liquid and dies; also the incident must be deemed to have been preventable."

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