Video review questions?
If you believe someone is choking, what should you do ?
Ask if he or she is choking, and have someone call 911.
Where should a person stand when they are attempting to help a choking person?
Behind the Victim.
True or False. Abdominal thrust be performed on a choking infant.
False
what is the international sign for choking?
two hands over the throat
Where should you position your hands to perform abdominal thrusts on a responsive victim?
Against the victim`s abdomen just above the navel.
True or False. If you are attempting to help a choking victim 1 leg should be placed forward.
True.
How should you support the infant if they are choking?
Face down by supporting the head in 1 hand, with the torso of the infant on ether your thigh or forearm.
Is the heimlich maneuver still the correct phrase in first aid?
No, it is referred now as inward and upward thrusts
In what motion should you perform abdominal thrusts?
Inward and upward into the victim`s abdomen.
If the victim becomes unresponsive, what should you do?
Lower the victim to the ground and perform CPR.
5 and between the shoulder blades.
No, you can possibly cause more injury to the victim's throat
Should you perform abdominal thrust on a non- responsive victim?
No!
How long should you continue to do abdominal thrusts?
Until the victim expels the object or becomes unresponsive.
If the object is not expelled what should you do ?
You should face the infant face up and perform infant CPR.
should you seek medical attention after choking?
yes.
If you provide CPR to a choking victim what should you do differently then when you are providing CPR to a non-choking victim?
Check the mouth for an object each time you open the airway to give breaths.
What should be located on the victim before a fist is made and thrusts are performed?
The Navel.
Fill in the blank. Give choking care only if the infant cannot____, ______ or _______?
Cry, cough or breath.
Can a choking victim give consent with a nod?
Yes a nod indicates choking
If someone becomes an unresponsive choking victim what address would you give dispatch?
1574 W 1700 S, Downstairs in classroom B