If you do not suspect spinal injury in a near-drowning victim, after removing the victim from the water, place him/her:

A) in a semisitting position.
B) out flat on his/her back.
C) on his/her left side.
D) on a backboard.


Answer: C

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A) Punting B) Tap C) Placekicking D) Soccer kicking

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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