Choking

How many deaths does choking cause every year in the United States?

• About 5,000

• About 10,000

• About 1,000

• About 500

What is a sign that a person may be choking?

• They are speaking clearly

• They are laughing

• They are holding their neck

• They are drinking water

What should you tell a person to do if you suspect they are choking?

• To lie down

• To eat something

• To drink water

• To cough

What is the first action to take if an adult is choking and cannot clear the blockage on their own?

• Tell them to relax

• Ask them to jump

• Give them water to drink

• Hit them firmly on the upper back

If blows to the back don't clear the blockage, what should you try next?

• Five abdominal thrusts

• Giving them a glass of water

• Asking them to sit down

• Opening a window for air

How should you perform abdominal thrusts?

• Shake the person lightly

• Tap gently on their back

• Push your fists downwards towards their belly button

• Pull your fists inwards and upwards above their belly button

What should you do if you are choking and alone?

• Try to drink water

• Give yourself abdominal thrusts

• Lie down and relax

• Wait for help

How common is choking among the elderly?

• More common

• Never happens to the elderly

• Only happens to the elderly

• Less common

How should infants and babies less than one year old be helped if they are choking?

• Given water to drink

• Placed in a sitting position

• Held face down along your thigh and hit firmly on the back

• Asked to cough

What is the ultimate step to take if the choking does not stop?

• Tell them to sleep

• Offer them food

• Give them a hug

• Call 9-1-1