Airway Obstruction Quiz

How many back blows should be given to an infant?

Five with enough force to dislodge the object

When does choking occur?

When the trachea is blocked

Which of the following victims needs abdominal thrusts?

A victim who cannot talk and is grabbing their throat

Which method is used to clear an obstructed airway in an infant?

Give sets of 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts.

What should a rescuer do if a victim becomes unconscious during abdominal thrusts?

Immediately begin CPR.

Which of the following can affect the methods for clearing an airway?

All of the above

Which of the following is true when it comes to obstructions in the trachea?

An unconscious victim may be easier to treat because the muscles in the throat relax.

If giving CPR to an unresponsive choking victim, when should you check for foreign objects in the mouth?

Before giving two rescue breaths

Where on the infant's back should the back blow be administered?

Between the infant's shoulder blades

Which of the following is true?

Death from choking is uncommon because rescuers act quickly to clear the airway.

How should abdominal thrusts be given?

Quickly, with an inward and upward motion

If an airway obstruction is removed in an unresponsive infant, what is the next step?

Check for responsiveness.

What is the most common cause of choking for young children and infants?

Choking on small objects they accidentally swallowed

If back blows do not clear an obstructed airway in an infant, what is the next step a rescuer should take?

Turn the infant over and perform chest thrusts.

How should you treat a pregnant choking victim?

Use chest thrusts.