BLS Choking 2

Question 1

An infant is choking and becomes unresponsive. What is your next step?

Accepted Answer

Begin CPR starting with chest compressions

Answer

When an infant becomes unresponsive due to choking, begin CPR starting with 30 chest compressions, looking for the object before giving breaths.

Question 2

Which technique is NEVER appropriate for relieving choking in an infant?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal thrusts

Answer

Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) should never be used on infants because it can damage their fragile abdominal organs.

Question 3

A pregnant woman is choking and conscious. Where should you deliver thrusts?

Accepted Answer

Chest, at the center of the breastbone

Answer

For pregnant patients, chest thrusts are delivered at the center of the breastbone instead of abdominal thrusts to avoid harming the fetus.

Question 4

When performing back blows on a choking infant, the infant should be held:

Accepted Answer

Face-down on your forearm with head lower than chest

Answer

The infant should be held face-down on your forearm with the head lower than the chest to use gravity to help dislodge the object.

Question 5

A toddler is coughing forcefully after partially swallowing a grape. You should:

Accepted Answer

Encourage continued coughing and stay close

Answer

A forceful cough is the most effective way to clear a partial airway obstruction; do not interfere and monitor closely.

BLS - Basic Life Support Practice Test