Choking Response Techniques

The video tutorial explains how to respond to a choking incident. It covers the initial steps to take when someone is choking, such as encouraging coughing if possible. It then details techniques to clear a blocked airway, including back blows and abdominal thrusts. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of not using these techniques on someone who is not choking and provides guidance on handling situations where the person becomes unconscious.

What is the first action to take if someone is coughing forcefully due to choking?

• Perform abdominal thrusts immediately.

• Encourage them to keep coughing.

• Call for emergency help immediately.

• Give them water to drink.

What should you do if a person cannot cough, speak, or breathe?

• Give them a glass of water.

• Wait for them to recover on their own.

• Perform CPR immediately.

• Call for help and obtain consent to assist.

What combination of techniques is recommended to clear a blocked airway?

• Ten abdominal thrusts followed by ten chest compressions.

• Ten back blows followed by ten abdominal thrusts.

• Five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts.

• Five chest compressions followed by five back blows.

Why should you never perform back blows or abdominal thrusts on someone who is not choking?

• It can cause injury.

• It is ineffective.

• It is unnecessary.

• It is against the law.

Where should you place your fist when performing abdominal thrusts?

• Below the navel.

• Just above the navel in the middle of the abdomen.

• Directly on the chest.

• On the person's back.

What is the purpose of bending the person forward at the waist during back blows?

• To help them breathe better.

• To make it easier to perform abdominal thrusts.

• To make them more comfortable.

• To ensure the object does not go back down the throat.

What should you do if the initial five back blows do not clear the airway?

• Perform five more back blows.

• Give the person water.

• Perform five abdominal thrusts.

• Call for emergency help.

What is the next step if the person becomes unconscious while choking?

• Gently lower them to the ground and protect their head.

• Leave them alone to recover.

• Give them a glass of water.

• Perform CPR immediately.

What should you do if the person can cough forcefully, speak, or breathe after performing the techniques?

• Call for emergency help.

• Give them a glass of water.

• Stop and monitor their condition.

• Continue performing the techniques.

How should you adjust your technique when assisting a choking child?

• Use less force than with an adult.

• Perform only back blows.

• Use more force than with an adult.

• Perform only abdominal thrusts.