Signs and Symptoms
What is the universal sign for choking?
Hands clutching the throat?
What is the first thing you should do before performing the Heimlich maneuver?
ask "are you choking?"
Why should you cut food into small pieces before eating?
Reduce the risk of choking?
True or False: Drinking water can help clear a completely blocked airway.
False
Name two signs of complete airway obstruction.
Silent choking, inability to speak, turning blue, loss of consciousness
Where should you position your hands for the Heimlich maneuver?
above the navel, below the ribcage
Why is it important to chew food thoroughly?
Break it down into smaller pieces for safe swallowing
What candy is one of the most common choking hazards?
Hard candy?
If someone can cough forcefully but is choking, what should you tell them to do?
keep coughing
What should you do if the person choking is pregnant or obese?
perform chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts?
Why should young children not eat whole grapes or hot dogs?
They are the perfect size to block the airway
What shape of food is most dangerous for choking?
Round and smooth
What does it mean if a choking person has blue lips and skin?
they are not getting enough oxygen
How do you help a choking infant?
Give 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
Why should you avoid talking or laughing with food in your mouth?
It increases the risk of inhaling food into the airway
What percentage of choking deaths occur in children under 5?
More than 50%
Name three common foods that are high-risk choking hazards.
Popcorn, nuts, grapes, hot dogs, peanut butter
If a choking person becomes unconscious, what should you do?
Call 911 and start CPR
Why should elderly people be extra cautious when eating?
Reduced chewing ability and slower swallowing reflexes increase choking risk?
What famous doctor is credited with inventing the Heimlich maneuver?
Dr. Henry Heimlich