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Obstructed Airway (Pre-Assessment) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first step when you encounter a person who is choking and unable to cough or speak?✔✔ Encourage the person to cough if they are still able to do so.
If an adult is choking and unable to breathe, what should you do?✔✔ Perform abdominal thrusts to try to expel the object blocking the airway.
When performing abdominal thrusts on a choking adult, where should you position your hands?✔✔ Above the navel and below the ribcage.
What should you do if a pregnant woman is choking?✔✔ Perform chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts.
What is the best method to check if a choking person is still conscious?✔✔ Ask the person if they are choking or able to breathe.
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What should you do if a choking infant becomes unresponsive?✔✔ Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions and followed by rescue breaths.
How many back blows should you give a choking infant before performing chest compressions?✔✔ Give up to 5 back blows.
What is the correct technique to perform back blows on a choking infant?✔✔ Hold the infant face-down on your forearm and give gentle back blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.
What is the purpose of performing chest compressions on a choking victim?✔✔ To expel the object blocking the airway and restore normal breathing.
What should you do if a choking child becomes unresponsive and no one is available to assist you?✔✔ Start CPR immediately and call for help.
What is the recommended action when performing abdominal thrusts on a child who is choking?
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