Question 26 of 30
In cases of near drowning:
A
The lungs are often filled with water and require deep suctioning.
B
Laryngospasm prevents water from entering the lungs.
C
Abdominal thrusts should always be performed before ventilating the patient.
D
Manual suction devices are not powerful enough to remove water and fluids from the airway.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Laryngospasm prevents water from entering the lungs..
Laryngospasm is a protective reflex where the vocal cords spasm to prevent water entry into the trachea. In most near-drowning incidents, this spasm prevents significant amounts of water from actually entering the lungs, despite the patient appearing to have aspirated.