Chapter 1: Choking

Question 1

When does Choking occurs?

Answer 1

When passage through the windpipe is completely blocked.

Question 2

What is often the culprit when it’s aspirated while eating?

Answer 2

Food.

Question 3

A person who is truly choking is unable to?

Answer 3

Talk and can only communicate with hand gestures.

Question 4

Choking cut off oxygen to the brain what must be administered quickly?

Answer 4

First aid.

Question 5

If the patient is conscious, what is the first step to perform an Abdominal Thrust?

Answer 5

Stand behind the patient and bend the patient forward.

Question 6

If the patient is conscious, what is the second to perform an Abdominal Thrust?

Answer 6

Wrap your arms around the patient’s waist.

Question 7

If the patient is conscious, what is the third step to perform an Abdominal Thrust?

Answer 7

Make a fist with one hand and position it slightly above the patient’s navel.

Question 8

If the patient is conscious, what is the fourth step to perform an Abdominal Thrust?

Answer 8

Grasp the fist with your other hand and press hard into the abdomen with a quick, upward thrust.

Question 9

If the patient is conscious, what is the fifth step to perform an Abdominal Thrust?

Answer 9

Repeat until the object is expelled through the mouth.