A drowning victim is brought to shore and is semiconscious and breathing. The most appropriate initial action of the camp counselor will require that the victim will be placed in what position?
a. Supine to receive CPR
b. Supine with knees flexed
c. On the side in recovery position
d. Prone with head turned to side
C
The patient who is breathing should be placed in the recovery position to allow the patient to vomit out water without danger of aspiration. CPR is not indicated as the patient is not expe-riencing the absence of cardiopulmonary activity. Lying supine or prone will not prevent aspira-tion in the event of vomiting.
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a. produces and releases digestive enzymes but not hormones. b. does not produce digestive enzymes but does release hormones. c. does not produce or release digestive en-zymes or hormones. d. produces only small amounts of digestive enzymes or hormones.
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