Choking Emergencies - Part 1 | KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT

How many back blows should be delivered at a time?

• 3

• 2

• 5

• 10

What is the universally recognized sign of choking?

• Slamming the table

• Clutching at throat with both hands

• Waving their hands

• Attempting to clear airway by thumping own chest

What are back blows and chest thrusts treatment for?

• Full airway obstruction

• Partial airway obstruction

• Part of CPR

• Encouraging someone to cough

What is a sign of a full airway obstruction?

• Turning blue

• Inability to breathe

• Inability to cough

• All of the above

What are some possible choking hazards?

• Whole grapes

• Small batteries

• Coins

• All of the above

Who ensures uniformity for choking guidelines in Australia?

• NSW Health

• Medicare

• Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC)

• National Health Service (NHS)

Should you be giving back blows and chest thrusts to someone who is clearing their own airway by coughing?

• No

• Yes

• If they are coughing for too long

• Only if they are choking due to food

Do we perform the Heimlich Maneuver in Australia?

• Yes

• Yes, but only for adults

• Only if back blows and chest thrusts don't work

• No

If a patient becomes unresponsive and they still have a full airway obstruction, what should you do?

• Continue doing back blows and chest thrusts

• Full resuscitation (CPR)

• Put your fingers in their mouth as a last-ditch attempt to get the foreign body out

• Nothing, they're dead

What are some signs and symptoms of a mild airway obstruction?

• Effective cough

• Red in the face

• Watery eyes

• All of the above