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OEC Chapter 29 Test Questions and Answers
with 100% Complete Solutions
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: - ANSWER thoroughly dry the patient and then
apply a blanket.
The difference between a 'dry' versus a 'wet' drowning
includes which of the following? - ANSWER Laryngospasm,
which seals the airway, versus inhalation of fluid into the
lungs
During assessment of the water-related emergency for any
submersion injury, care should be taken to: - ANSWER
Protect the patient's spine to prevent additional neurological
injury
Large nitrogen bubbles can act as a (n): - ANSWER Embolus
that blocks blood flow
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Boyle's law explains which complication of diving? -
ANSWER Ruptured lungs
Trauma from a dive injury that results in tissue damage within
any air-filled structure of the body is called: - ANSWER
Barotrauma
A teenager suffered what appeared to be a dry drowning and
was successfully resuscitated. He appears to be fine. The next
best course of action would be to: - ANSWER Arrange for
immediate transport to the nearest medical facility for follow-
up care and observation.
Pure water without salt is referred to as: - ANSWER
hypotonic.
Patients with arterial gas embolism or decompression sickness
should be transported by ground to a facility that: - ANSWER
has a hyperbaric chamber.
Which of the following strategies does not limit or mitigate
risk in water-based activities? - ANSWER Entering swiftly
moving water accompanied by a buddy
OEC Chapter 29 Test Questions and Answers
with 100% Complete Solutions
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: - ANSWER thoroughly dry the patient and then
apply a blanket.
The difference between a 'dry' versus a 'wet' drowning
includes which of the following? - ANSWER Laryngospasm,
which seals the airway, versus inhalation of fluid into the
lungs
During assessment of the water-related emergency for any
submersion injury, care should be taken to: - ANSWER
Protect the patient's spine to prevent additional neurological
injury
Large nitrogen bubbles can act as a (n): - ANSWER Embolus
that blocks blood flow
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Boyle's law explains which complication of diving? -
ANSWER Ruptured lungs
Trauma from a dive injury that results in tissue damage within
any air-filled structure of the body is called: - ANSWER
Barotrauma
A teenager suffered what appeared to be a dry drowning and
was successfully resuscitated. He appears to be fine. The next
best course of action would be to: - ANSWER Arrange for
immediate transport to the nearest medical facility for follow-
up care and observation.
Pure water without salt is referred to as: - ANSWER
hypotonic.
Patients with arterial gas embolism or decompression sickness
should be transported by ground to a facility that: - ANSWER
has a hyperbaric chamber.
Which of the following strategies does not limit or mitigate
risk in water-based activities? - ANSWER Entering swiftly
moving water accompanied by a buddy
