Which One of the Following Statements About Drowning Is True

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about drowning is true?

• A) Actual drownings are responsible for only a small number of water-related deaths.
• B) Children less than 1 year of age most commonly drown in swimming pools.
• C) Fences around swimming pools are the most effective means of preventing a child from drowning.
• D) Personal flotation devices afford little protection to a patient if he or she panics while in the water.

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