Choking: Signs, Symptoms, and Response

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When you suspect a conscious adult is choking, what is the correct sequence of actions?

Back blows only

5 back blows and then abdominal thrusts

Abdominal thrusts only

Ask 'Are you choking?' (correct)

What is the primary action to take when dealing with a choking infant with a severe obstruction?

Call for help immediately

Give 5 rescue breaths

Give up to 5 back blows between the shoulder blades (correct)

Turn the baby onto their back and give up to 5 chest thrusts

A choking child becomes unconscious, what is the next step?

Kneel behind the casualty and begin C.P.R.

Give 5 rescue breaths

Call for help immediately

Give 30 chest compressions to try to relieve the obstruction (correct)

What is the correct way to hold a choking infant for back blows?

Face down along your thigh, supported by your arm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of choking in adults?

Pieces of food Signup and view all the answers

When dealing with a mild obstruction in an infant, what is the recommended action?

Encourage the infant to cough Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial sign of mild obstruction in a person who is choking?

Pointing to the throat Signup and view all the answers

If a casualty becomes unconscious due to choking, what is the next step?

Open the airway and check breathing Signup and view all the answers

What should you do first when approaching a person who is choking?

Ask the person if they are choking Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the person's obstruction is severe and they are unable to cough?

Stand them up and lean them forward Signup and view all the answers

What should you check after giving back blows to a person who is choking?

The mouth for the obstruction Signup and view all the answers

How many abdominal thrusts should you try if the person's obstruction persists?

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Choking: Signs, Symptoms, and Response

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Questions and Answers

When you suspect a conscious adult is choking, what is the correct sequence of actions?

What is the primary action to take when dealing with a choking infant with a severe obstruction?

A choking child becomes unconscious, what is the next step?

What is the correct way to hold a choking infant for back blows?

What is the primary cause of choking in adults?

When dealing with a mild obstruction in an infant, what is the recommended action?

What is the initial sign of mild obstruction in a person who is choking?

If a casualty becomes unconscious due to choking, what is the next step?

What should you do first when approaching a person who is choking?

What should you do if the person's obstruction is severe and they are unable to cough?

What should you check after giving back blows to a person who is choking?

How many abdominal thrusts should you try if the person's obstruction persists?

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