Choking Management Techniques for Adults

What is the first step you should take when you see an adult choking?

• Call emergency services immediately.

• Encourage the person to cough.

• Perform chest thrusts.

• Give back blows.

How many back blows should you give to a choking adult?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 10

Where should you position your hand when giving back blows to a choking adult?

• On the lower back.

• Between the shoulder blades.

• On the neck.

• On the upper arm.

What is the correct position for the person receiving back blows?

• Lying down on their back.

• Sitting upright.

• Leaning forward.

• Standing straight.

After giving back blows, what is the next step if the object is not dislodged?

• Call emergency services.

• Perform chest thrusts.

• Give more back blows.

• Wait for help to arrive.

Where should you place your hands when performing chest thrusts on a choking adult?

• On the lower abdomen.

• On the upper chest.

• On the centre of the chest.

• On the neck.

How should you position your hands for chest thrusts?

• One hand on top of the other.

• Fingers interlocked.

• Fists clenched.

• Fingers spread apart.

How many chest thrusts should you perform before checking if the obstruction is cleared?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 10

What should you do if the person becomes unconscious while choking?

• Continue with back blows.

• Start CPR immediately.

• Leave them to rest.

• Wait for emergency services.

Why is it important to lean the person forward when giving back blows?

• To make them more comfortable.

• To prevent the object from moving further down the airway.

• To increase the force of the blows.

• To make it easier to perform chest thrusts.