During a drowning submersion incident, water flowing past the epiglottis causes:
a. a reflex to close the mouth
b. the patient to gasp for more air
c. a reflex spasm of the larynx
d. the patient to begin hyperventilating
Answer: C
During a drowning submersion incident, water flowing past the epiglottis causes:
a. a reflex to close the mouth
b. the patient to gasp for more air
c. a reflex spasm of the larynx
d. the patient to begin hyperventilating