Choking First Aid for Children and Infants
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What is the consequence of prolonged respiratory arrest?

  • Liver failure
  • Kidney dysfunction
  • Brain damage
  • Cardiac arrest (correct)
  • In an unconscious patient, the most common cause of primary respiratory arrest is:

  • Lung infection
  • Brain hemorrhage
  • Upper airway obstruction (correct)
  • Heart failure
  • What is a common sign indicating cardiac arrest?

  • No heart beat (correct)
  • High fever
  • Excessive sweating
  • Persistent cough
  • What is a secondary cause of respiratory arrest?

    <p>Circulatory insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT a sign of cardiac arrest?

    <p>Response to stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is time crucial when dealing with an unconscious person who is not breathing?

    <p>To avoid progression to cardiac arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause upper airway obstruction in an unconscious patient?

    <p>Posterior tongue displacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major change in the 2010 CPR Guidelines regarding the sequence of actions?

    <p>Changed from Airway, Breathing, Compressions to Compressions, Airway, Breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the heel of one hand be placed when initiating chest compressions?

    <p>On the bottom half of the breast bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the fingers of both hands be positioned when applying heart compressions?

    <p>Interlock with each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended depth for adult compressions according to the 2015 guidelines?

    <p>2-2.4 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of minimizing the time to initiation of chest compressions in CPR?

    <p>To increase the chances of survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many heart compressions should be applied when a person is not breathing?

    <p>30 compressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal rate for chest compressions according to the adjusted process mentioned in the text?

    <p>100 per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of choking in infants according to the text?

    <p>Inhaling small objects like buttons or coins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of choking in infants as per the text?

    <p>Bluish skin color and difficulty breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when an infant experiences complete obstruction due to choking?

    <p>Give up to 5 quick, forceful blows between the infant's shoulder blades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position should be used when administering first aid to a conscious choking infant?

    <p>Lay the infant face down along your forearm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a sign of choking in infants according to the text?

    <p>Normal breathing without any distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action when an infant is experiencing mild choking?

    <p>Give back blows and chest thrusts alternately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should an infant's head be positioned while administering first aid for choking?

    <p>Pointed downwards lower than the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should you take if the infant is coughing forcefully or has a strong cry during a partial obstruction?

    <p>Give BLS and call 112.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the infant loses consciousness, stops breathing, or turns blue?

    <p>Shout for help, give BLS, and if alone, call 112 after five cycles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action should be avoided in case of an infant losing consciousness?

    <p>Giving two breaths and 30 compressions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When trying to remove an object blocking an infant's airway, what is recommended?

    <p>Only try to remove the object if it is easily accessible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence of actions when an infant experiences a partial obstruction?

    <p>Lay the infant on his/her back, sweep the mouth, and give BLS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you find something blocking an infant's airway?

    <p>Try to remove it if easily accessible without causing harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate action if an infant is conscious and breathing normally but has a visible airway obstruction?

    <p>Remove the obstruction if easily accessible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an infant loses consciousness and requires CPR, what is the correct compression-to-breath ratio?

    <p>2 breaths followed by 30 compressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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