BLS Choking 4

Question 1

You deliver 5 abdominal thrusts but the object is not expelled. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Repeat cycles of 5 abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled or the person becomes unresponsive

Answer

BLS guidelines call for continuing cycles of 5 abdominal thrusts, reassessing after each set, until the obstruction clears or the victim loses consciousness.

Question 2

When performing chest thrusts on a conscious choking victim, the heel of your hand should be placed:

Accepted Answer

On the lower half of the sternum, avoiding the xiphoid

Answer

Chest thrusts are delivered on the lower half of the sternum while deliberately avoiding the xiphoid process to prevent injury.

Question 3

A 6-month-old infant chokes on a piece of food. Which sequence is correct?

Accepted Answer

5 back blows, then 5 chest thrusts

Answer

The correct infant choking sequence is 5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts, repeated until the object is cleared or the infant becomes unresponsive.

Question 4

Why should you avoid blind finger sweeps in a choking infant or child?

Accepted Answer

It can push the object deeper into the airway

Answer

Blind finger sweeps can push the foreign object further into the airway; only remove an object if you can directly see it.

Question 5

Which of the following foods poses the HIGHEST choking risk for young children?

Accepted Answer

Whole grapes

Answer

Whole grapes are round, slippery, and sized to fit a child's airway exactly, making them one of the most common choking hazards for young children.

BLS - Basic Life Support Practice Test

BLS - Basic Life Support Practice Test

BLS Choking 4