3 Choking

Question 1

The person can cough or speak means

Answer 1

Airway not completely blocked

Question 2

If someone is choking and can still cough or speak, the treatment is to

Answer 2

Encourage the coughing

Be prepared to provide care if the blockage becomes complete.

Question 3

If a person’s airway is completely blocked you should

Answer 3

Begin first aid immediately

Question 4

What is he typical signal of choking?

Answer 4

Hands crossed up near throat.

Question 5

Which two steps apply to adults and children who are fully choking?

Answer 5

Alternate 5 back blows and 5 abdominal (or chest) thrusts.

Question 6

What should you encourage when someone is partially choking.

Answer 6

Coughing

Question 7

Describe how to administer back blows.

Answer 7

Place arm across person’s chest as they lean forward.

5 firm blows between the shoulder blades.

Question 8

Describe how to administer abdominal thrusts.

Answer 8

From behind place fist just above belly button.

5 inward and upward quick thrusts

Question 9

Describe how to give chest thrusts.

Answer 9

Place fist in middle of chest between nipples.

Give 5 thrusts pulling straight back.

Question 10

If by oneself and choking, what should you do?

Answer 10

If people nearby, move to where you will be noticed.

Else, find an object upon which to perform abdominal thrusts.

Question 11

Describe choking first aid for a baby.

Answer 11

Sit or kneel with baby face down along forearm.
Deliver the 5 firm back blows.
If necessary turn baby over (support head)
Deliver 5 chest compressions with 2 fingers.
Alternate until dislodged.
If baby becomes unresponsive start CPR with chest compressions. P