Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Trauma Practice Test

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Prior to your arrival at the scene, a young female was removed from the water after being submerged for an unknown period of time. You should manage her airway appropriately while considering the possibility of:

airway obstruction
hyperthermia
internal bleeding
spinal injury

The correct answer is: airway obstruction

When a person is submerged in water for an unknown period of time, there is a high risk of airway obstruction due to the inhalation of water. This can lead to a blockage in the airway, compromising the patient's ability to breathe effectively. Therefore, it is crucial to manage the airway appropriately in this situation. Hyperthermia, internal bleeding, and spinal injury are also important considerations in trauma cases, but in this scenario, the immediate focus should be on the possibility of airway obstruction due to water aspiration.