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question 5 of 5
the term \asphyxia\ refers to which of the following?
when a person is on top of or against an infant
when an infant is trapped or compressed between inanimate objects
blockage of the airway causing death
none of the above
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Explanation:

Asphyxia is defined as a condition where the airway is blocked, leading to oxygen deprivation and potentially death. The first option describes a form of physical contact, the second is about entrapment, neither of which define asphyxia. The third option matches the medical definition of asphyxia.

Answer:

C. Blockage of the airway causing death