CPR Drowning and Water Emergency Resuscitation

Question 1

For a drowning victim in cardiac arrest, the AHA recommends starting CPR with which sequence?

Accepted Answer

Ventilations first, then compressions (A-B-C)

Answer

Compressions first, then ventilations (C-A-B)

Answer

Compressions only, no ventilations

Answer

AED use before any CPR

Question 2

What is the FIRST priority for a rescuer approaching a drowning victim?

Accepted Answer

Ensure your own safety before attempting rescue

Answer

Jump into the water immediately to reach the victim

Answer

Call 911 and wait for professional help

Answer

Throw the victim an AED

Question 3

When should cervical spine precautions be taken for a drowning victim?

Accepted Answer

When there are signs of trauma such as diving or waterslide injury

Answer

For every drowning victim regardless of circumstances

Answer

Only when the victim was found face-down

Answer

Only if the victim is unconscious

Question 4

A drowning victim vomits during CPR. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Turn the victim to the side, clear the airway, then resume CPR

Answer

Stop CPR immediately and call for additional help

Answer

Continue CPR and ignore the vomitus

Answer

Perform abdominal thrusts to clear the airway

Question 5

Why is rescue breathing especially important in drowning-related cardiac arrest compared to sudden cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

The primary cause is hypoxia, making oxygenation critical to survival

Answer

Drowning victims have stronger hearts and need less compression force

Answer

Water in the lungs makes chest compressions ineffective

Answer

Drowning victims are more likely to have shockable rhythms

Question 6

How should a bystander attempt to rescue a drowning person when entering the water is unsafe?

Accepted Answer

Reach with a pole, throw a rope or flotation device, and call 911

Answer

Wait on shore and shout instructions to the victim

Answer

Enter the water but stay near the shore

Answer

Attempt to wave down passing boats only

Question 7

What is the recommended initial number of rescue breaths to give a drowning victim before beginning chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

2 to 5 breaths

Answer

1 breath

Answer

10 breaths

Answer

No breaths; start compressions immediately