What occurs when air is forced into the stomach instead of the lungs during rescue breathing?
a. cardiac tamponade
b. subcutaneous emphysema
c. aspiration pneumonia
d. gastric distention
Answer: d. gastric distention
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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