Pretest: First Aid For Choking People

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    If something blocks a child’s airway, the child is coughing forcefully and able to speak.  What should you do?

    • Give abdominal thrusts.
    • Slap her on the back until she coughs up the object.
    • Encourage her to continue coughing.
    • Lower him to the floor, check for and remove an object if it is visible at the back of the throat.Lower him to the floor, check for and remove an object if it is visible at the back of the throat.
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  • 2. 

    A squad of Marines was celebrating the end of prolonged and strenuous maneuvers with a steak dinner. During the meal, one of the Marines stood up clutching his throat, his face turning red. The choking sign was clearly understood; he was unable to speak and he had severe difficulty breathing.  What should you do? A.      Obtain consent B.      Check scene, check person C.      Have someone call 911 D.     Give 5 quick, upward abdominal thrusts. E.      Lean the person forward and give 5 back blows with the heel of your hand.

    • A B C D E

    • B A C D E

    • C A B E D

    • B C A E D

    Correct Answer
    A. B C A E D
    Explanation
    In this situation, the correct course of action is to first check the scene and then check the person to assess the situation and determine if the person is choking. Once it is confirmed that the person is indeed choking, the next step is to have someone call 911 for emergency medical assistance. After that, the person should be leaned forward and given 5 back blows with the heel of the hand to try to dislodge the obstruction. If this does not work, then 5 quick, upward abdominal thrusts should be performed to further attempt to clear the airway.

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  • 3. 

    A pregnant woman is choking on a piece of candy.  She is conscious, but cannot cough or speak.  What should you do now?

    • Lower her to the floor, check for and remove an object if it is visible at the back of the throat.

    • Give chest thrusts until the object is dislodged or she becomes unconscious.

    • Encourage her to continue coughing to try to dislodge the object.

    • Give abdominal thrusts until the object is dislodged or she becomes unconscious.

    Correct Answer
    A. Give chest thrusts until the object is dislodged or she becomes unconscious.
    Explanation
    In this situation, the pregnant woman is conscious but unable to cough or speak, indicating that she is experiencing a partial airway obstruction. Giving chest thrusts is the correct action to take as it can help dislodge the object blocking her airway. Abdominal thrusts are not recommended for pregnant women as they can potentially harm the fetus. Encouraging her to continue coughing may not be effective in dislodging the object. Lowering her to the floor and checking for a visible object in the throat is a good initial step, but if the object is not visible, chest thrusts should be performed.

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  • 4. 

    If you suspect that your choking baby’s airway is closed off because her throat has swollen shut, what should you do right now?

    • Give her back blows and chest thrusts.

    • Call 911 immediately.

    • Encourage her to try to dislodge the object.

    • Perform a check at the back of the throat.

    Correct Answer
    A. Call 911 immediately.
    Explanation
    If you suspect that your choking baby's airway is closed off because her throat has swollen shut, the most appropriate action to take is to call 911 immediately. This is because a swollen throat can indicate a severe obstruction that may require medical intervention. While back blows and chest thrusts are generally recommended for choking in infants, they may not be effective if the airway is completely blocked due to swelling. Encouraging the baby to dislodge the object or performing a check at the back of the throat may also be ineffective and delay necessary medical assistance.

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  • 5. 

    What should you do for a conscious infant who is choking and cannot cry, cough or breathe?  A.      Carefully position the infant face-down on your forearm. B.      Call 911 or the local emergency number. C.      Give 5 chest thrusts. D.     Carefully position the infant face-up on your forearm. E.      Give 5 firm back blows between the infant’s shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.

    • B A E D C

    • B D C A E

    • B A C D E

    • B D E A C

    Correct Answer
    A. B A E D C
    Explanation
    If a conscious infant is choking and unable to cry, cough, or breathe, the first step is to call 911 or the local emergency number for help. This ensures that professional medical assistance is on the way. Then, the next step is to carefully position the infant face-down on your forearm to provide support and stability. Finally, give 5 firm back blows between the infant's shoulder blades with the heel of your hand to try and dislodge the object causing the choking. The last step is to give 5 chest thrusts if the back blows do not work.

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  • 6. 

    If something blocks a child’s airway, the child is conscious, but cannot breath, cough, or speak. What should you do? A.      Obtain consent from parent or guardian, if present. B.      Check scene, check person. C.      Have someone call 911. D.     Give 5 quick, upward abdominal thrusts. E.      Lean the person forward and give 5 back blows with the heel of your hand.

    • A B C D E

    • B C A E D

    • B A C D E

    • C A B E D

    Correct Answer
    A. B C A E D
    Explanation
    If something blocks a child's airway and they are conscious but unable to breathe, cough, or speak, the first step is to check the scene and then check the person to assess the situation. After confirming that the child is indeed choking, the next step is to have someone call 911 for emergency medical assistance. Obtaining consent from a parent or guardian, if present, is important before providing any further assistance. Finally, the person should be leaned forward and given 5 back blows with the heel of the hand to try and dislodge the blockage. If this does not work, then 5 quick, upward abdominal thrusts should be administered.

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