Special arrest: drowning: practice question

A Anaesthesia question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Anaesthesia · Special arrest: drowning

Sample item

In a drowning victim in cardiac arrest, which step should be emphasised?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Early rescue breaths and ventilation, with compressions

Drowning arrest results from hypoxia, so ventilation is crucial and breaths should begin as early as possible. Abdominal thrusts to expel water are not recommended.

Option by option

  • A. Early rescue breaths and ventilation, with compressions (correct)

    Correct. Hypoxia is the cause, so ventilation is key.

  • B. Compression-only CPR

    Compression-only CPR is inadequate for hypoxic arrest.

  • C. Abdominal thrusts to remove water

    Water removal by thrusts wastes time.

  • D. Immediate defibrillation before oxygenation

    Defibrillation does not correct hypoxia.

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What is the answer to this Anaesthesia question?

The best answer is A, Early rescue breaths and ventilation, with compressions. Drowning arrest results from hypoxia, so ventilation is crucial and breaths should begin as early as possible.

Why is "Compression-only CPR" not the answer?

Compression-only CPR is inadequate for hypoxic arrest.

Why is "Abdominal thrusts to remove water" not the answer?

Water removal by thrusts wastes time.

Why is "Immediate defibrillation before oxygenation" not the answer?

Defibrillation does not correct hypoxia.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Special arrest: drowning in Anaesthesia. Abdominal thrusts to expel water are not recommended.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Special arrest: drowning?

Make a table of each agent, its key advantage and its main side effect. Then use the flashcards and the other Anaesthesia questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.