A conscious adult suddenly cannot speak or cough and is clutching the throat. What should the first aider do?
Correct answer: B. Give five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts
- A. Give repeated sips of water to clear the airway
- B. Give five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts
- C. Place the person flat and begin chest compressions
- D. Put fingers into the mouth and sweep for the object
Explanation
In severe choking, alternate five back blows with five abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled or the person becomes unresponsive. Blind finger sweeps can push the object deeper, and water does not relieve a complete obstruction.
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First aid covers scene safety, primary survey, bleeding control, shock, burns, fractures, choking, poisoning and emergency transport. Basic life support includes recognition of cardiac arrest, activation of emergency help, chest compressions, rescue breaths, automated external defibrillator use and the difference between adult, child and infant procedures.
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