Choking

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Which of the following is a potential cause of choking?

Swallowing large pieces of food without chewing (correct)

Breathing in too deeply

Drinking too quickly

Speaking while eating

What are the potential consequences of choking if not addressed immediately?

Broken bones

Bruising

Brain damage or death (correct)

Dizziness and nausea

What is the purpose of encouraging a person to cough if they are choking?

To clear the obstruction (correct)

To prevent further choking

To increase oxygen flow

To calm them down

What is the Heimlich maneuver?

A type of first aid for choking Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to recognize the signs of choking?

To save lives Signup and view all the answers

Which group is more vulnerable to choking hazards?

Infants Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if an infant is coughing forcefully?

Encourage them to continue coughing Signup and view all the answers

Where should you place your fist when performing the Heimlich maneuver on an adult?

Below the navel Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if an infant becomes unresponsive during choking?

Continue with CPR Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of raising awareness about choking incidents?

To prevent injuries and deaths Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Choking is a preventable emergency?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Infant choking is a distinct concern due to smaller airways?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: If an infant is coughing forcefully, immediate action is necessary?

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with the correct situations during a choking incident:

Perform Heimlich maneuver = An adult is unable to breathe or cough due to choking Encourage to continue coughing = An infant is forcefully coughing Perform back blows and chest thrusts = An infant is choking and unable to cough or breathe Call emergency services = The person loses consciousness during choking Signup and view all the answers

Match the following prevention measures with the correct target group:

Teach proper chewing and swallowing techniques = Children and the elderly Keep small objects out of reach = Infants Educate on risks and responses to choking incidents = Parents, caregivers, and educators Create a safe environment = All individuals Signup and view all the answers

Match the following steps with the correct order during an adult choking incident:

Call for emergency assistance = If the person is still unable to breathe or loses consciousness Apply firm upward pressure to the abdomen = After placing one fist slightly above the person's navel but below the ribcage Continue with CPR = If needed until help arrives Place one fist slightly above the person's navel = Stand behind the person Signup and view all the answers