Choking and CPR Procedures

This video from Nicklaus Children's Health System teaches how to assist a choking child. It explains the difference between mild and severe choking, and provides step-by-step instructions for helping a child, including abdominal and chest thrusts. In cases where the child becomes unresponsive, CPR techniques are demonstrated. The video emphasizes the importance of quick response and calling 911 when necessary.

What is the primary difference between mild and severe choking?

• Severe choking does not require immediate attention.

• Mild choking involves complete airway blockage.

• Severe choking allows the child to cough and make sounds.

• Mild choking allows the child to cough and make sounds.

What should you do if a child is coughing while choking?

• Give them water to drink.

• Let them cough to try to expel the object.

• Call 911 immediately.

• Immediately perform abdominal thrusts.

Where should you place your fist when performing abdominal thrusts on a choking child?

• Directly on the chest.

• Just above the belly button.

• On the child's back.

• On the child's throat.

What is the alternative to abdominal thrusts for a large choking child?

• Head tilts.

• Chest thrusts.

• Back slaps.

• Leg lifts.

What is the first step if a choking child becomes unresponsive?

• Perform abdominal thrusts.

• Lay the child down on a hard surface.

• Wait for the child to regain consciousness.

• Give the child water.

How many cycles of CPR should you perform before calling 911 if alone?

• Five cycles.

• One cycle.

• Three cycles.

• Ten cycles.

Where should you place your hands for chest compressions during CPR?

• On the lower half of the child's breastbone.

• On the child's stomach.

• On the child's forehead.

• On the child's throat.

What should you do if air does not go in during rescue breaths?

• Give the child water.

• Wait for emergency services to arrive.

• Continue with chest compressions.

• Stop CPR immediately.

What is the correct sequence of actions during CPR?

• Check airway, perform compressions, give breaths.

• Give breaths, perform compressions, check airway.

• Perform compressions, check airway, give breaths.

• Check airway, give breaths, perform compressions.

What is the final step after performing CPR and the child wakes up?

• Give the child food.

• Leave the child alone.

• Call for help and ensure the child is breathing.

• Continue CPR until emergency staff arrives.