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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the first step in responding to a choking emergency according to the AHA's "Five-and-Five" approach?
Perform abdominal thrusts
Call 911
Encourage coughing
Ask, "Are you choking?"
- 2. Multiple Choice
What are the signs that someone is choking?
Sneezing and runny nose
Clearing the throat loudly
Difficulty breathing and inability to speak
Yawning excessively
- 3. Multiple Choice
When should you call 911 or emergency services during a choking emergency?
After the person coughs once
Immediately after recognizing the signs of choking
Only if the person is unconscious
Only if you cannot perform abdominal thrusts
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a consideration when adapting the Heimlich maneuver for a pregnant individual?
Apply more force than usual
Avoid abdominal thrusts and use back blows
No modifications are needed
Perform the maneuver higher on the chest
- 5. Multiple Choice
How long should you continue abdominal thrusts during a choking emergency?
Until the person starts to cough
For a maximum of 1 minute
Until the object is expelled or emergency help arrives
Only if the person is conscious
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why is it important to adapt the force used when performing abdominal thrusts based on the victim's size?
To avoid causing injury to the rescuer
To make the procedure more comfortable for the victim
To ensure the effectiveness of the maneuver
There is no need to adapt the force
- 7. Multiple Choice
Acquiring consent before assisting a choking person is a must
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
During hands-on practice, what should you emphasize when giving feedback to participants performing abdominal thrusts?
The speed of the procedure
The depth of the compressions
The importance of maintaining eye contact
The correct placement of hands and technique
- 9. Multiple Choice
The abdominal thrust maneuver is also known as
Heimlich maneuver
Heisman maneuver
High Five maneuver
Hold your breath maneuver
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the primary goal when responding to a choking emergency?
To wait for professional help to arrive
To calm the victim down before taking any action
To quickly and effectively remove the obstruction from the airway
To provide emotional support to the victim
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the Universal sign of choking?
Cyanosis
Puffy cheeks
Bulging eyes
Hands encircling the throat area
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