Child Choking Interventions Quiz

What is a leading cause of death in children related to accidents?

• Choking

• Drowning

• Falls

• Traffic accidents

Which food is commonly known to cause choking in children?

• Rice

• Hot dogs

• Cereal

• Bread

Which action is recommended if a child is partially choking?

• Start CPR

• Perform back blows

• Give them water immediately

• Encourage them to cough

What is the first action to take when a child is showing signs of choking?

• Perform abdominal thrusts immediately

• Call 9-1-1

• Encourage them to cough

• Give them water

What is the first step if a child has a complete airway obstruction?

• Call 9-1-1

• Give them a drink

• Lay them down

• Perform abdominal thrusts

How should you position your hands for abdominal thrusts on a child?

• Both hands on the sides of the abdomen

• One hand on the forehead, one on the belly

• One fist above the belly button, covered by the other hand

• Both hands on the lower back

What is a key difference in performing interventions on children who cannot follow commands?

• Use only back blows

• Perform mouth-to-mouth immediately

• Position them standing up

• Place them on your thigh facing away

What should you do if a choking child becomes unresponsive?

• Wait for first responders

• Give them water

• Start CPR immediately

• Shake the child gently

What should you visually inspect before delivering rescue breaths to an unresponsive child?

• If the child is conscious

• The child's airway for visible obstructions

• If the child is breathing

• The child's pulse

What should you do if you're unable to remove a visible object from a choking child's airway?

• Give the child water

• Try harder to remove it

• Perform back blows

• Do not attempt to remove it with fingers