First Aid First Aid Choking and Airway Emergencies Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

An infant is choking and cannot cry or cough effectively. What is the correct first step?

Accepted Answer

Give up to 5 back blows between the shoulder blades

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Call 911 immediately before doing anything

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Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

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Place the infant on their back and give chest compressions

Question 2

A conscious adult is choking but can still cough forcefully. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Encourage them to keep coughing and stay nearby

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Begin abdominal thrusts immediately

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Perform back blows to dislodge the object

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Call 911 and wait for paramedics

Question 3

During the Heimlich maneuver on a standing adult, where should you position your fist?

Accepted Answer

Just below the xiphoid process and above the belly button

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On the center of the chest over the sternum

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At the level of the belly button

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On the lower ribs on either side

Question 4

A pregnant woman is choking. How does the technique for clearing her airway differ from the standard Heimlich maneuver?

Accepted Answer

Deliver chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts

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Use back blows only; abdominal thrusts are never performed

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Lay her on her side and perform back blows

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Perform the Heimlich exactly the same as on any adult

Question 5

You are alone and choking with a complete airway obstruction. Which self-help technique is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Call 911, then try to deliver self-administered abdominal thrusts using your fist or a hard edge

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Lie down on your back and wait for help

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Drink water to dislodge the object

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Bend forward and pat yourself on the back

Question 6

A choking victim becomes unresponsive. What is the NEXT immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Lower them carefully to the ground and begin CPR starting with chest compressions

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Continue abdominal thrusts until the object comes out

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Perform 5 back blows while they are lying down

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Attempt a blind finger sweep of the mouth