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?

Circulatory insufficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a sign of cardiac arrest?

Response to stimuli Signup and view all the answers

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

To avoid progression to cardiac arrest Signup and view all the answers

What can cause upper airway obstruction in an unconscious patient?

Posterior tongue displacement Signup and view all the answers

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

Changed from Airway, Breathing, Compressions to Compressions, Airway, Breathing Signup and view all the answers

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

On the bottom half of the breast bone Signup and view all the answers

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

Interlock with each other Signup and view all the answers

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

2-2.4 inches Signup and view all the answers

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

To increase the chances of survival Signup and view all the answers

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

30 compressions Signup and view all the answers

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

100 per minute Signup and view all the answers

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

Inhaling small objects like buttons or coins Signup and view all the answers

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

Bluish skin color and difficulty breathing Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Lay the infant face down along your forearm Signup and view all the answers

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

Normal breathing without any distress Signup and view all the answers

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

Give back blows and chest thrusts alternately Signup and view all the answers

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

Pointed downwards lower than the body 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?

Give BLS and call 112. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Giving two breaths and 30 compressions. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

Try to remove it if easily accessible without causing harm. 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?

Remove the obstruction if easily accessible. Signup and view all the answers

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

2 breaths followed by 30 compressions Signup and view all the answers