#1
Which maneuver is used to relieve airway obstruction in conscious adults?
Heimlich maneuver
ExplanationManeuver for expelling airway obstructions in conscious adults.
#2
What is the recommended action if a choking victim becomes unconscious?
Check for breathing and begin CPR if necessary
ExplanationCheck for breathing and initiate CPR if victim becomes unconscious.
#3
Which technique is used to clear the airway of an unconscious person?
Head tilt-chin lift
ExplanationTechnique to clear the airway in unconscious individuals.
#4
What should you do first if you suspect someone is choking?
Call emergency services
ExplanationFirst action: Call emergency services.
#5
Which action should be taken if a choking victim can cough forcefully?
Encourage them to keep coughing
ExplanationIf victim can cough forcefully, encourage continuous coughing.
#6
What is the recommended position for a conscious choking victim to be in when performing abdominal thrusts?
Standing
ExplanationRecommended position for conscious choking victims during abdominal thrusts: Standing.
#7
Which age group is most at risk for airway obstruction due to choking?
Children under 1 year
ExplanationChildren under 1 year are at highest risk for choking.
#8
What is the correct sequence for performing the Heimlich maneuver on a conscious adult?
Check for responsiveness, perform abdominal thrusts, perform back blows
ExplanationSequence: Check responsiveness, perform abdominal thrusts, then back blows.
#9
What is the purpose of checking the mouth of a choking victim?
To look for obstructions
ExplanationPurpose: Check for obstructions in the victim's mouth.
#10
Which age group is at highest risk for choking-related injuries?
Elderly individuals
ExplanationElderly individuals are at highest risk for choking injuries.
#11
In the event of airway obstruction, what is the primary concern?
Restoring normal breathing
ExplanationPrimary concern during airway obstruction: Restore normal breathing.
#12
What should be done if a choking victim becomes unconscious while waiting for emergency services to arrive?
Begin CPR
ExplanationIf victim becomes unconscious, initiate CPR while awaiting emergency services.
#13
Which term describes the condition where the airway is completely blocked, making it impossible to breathe, cough, or speak?
Complete obstruction
ExplanationCondition where airway is fully blocked, impeding breathing, coughing, or speaking.
#14
What should be done immediately after successfully relieving a choking victim's airway obstruction?
Check for injuries
ExplanationImmediate action: Assess for injuries post-obstruction relief.
#15
Which technique is recommended for clearing a foreign object from the airway of an infant?
Back blows and chest thrusts
ExplanationRecommended techniques for clearing airway in infants: Back blows and chest thrusts.
#16
What is the recommended technique for removing a visible foreign object from the airway of a conscious adult?
Sweep the object with your finger
ExplanationRecommended technique: Sweep visible foreign object with finger.
#17
What is the recommended technique for removing a visible foreign object from the airway of a conscious infant?
Sweep the object with a finger
ExplanationRecommended technique: Sweep visible foreign object with a finger.