Question

A man sitting at a table in the cafeteria stands up suddenly, clutching, his throat with his thumb and fingers. the rescuer interprets this as the universal sign for chocking and goes over to help. which actions would be appropriate for the rescuer to do? select all that apply.

A. ask the man if he is chocking
B. encourage the man not to cough
C. no immediate action is required, so just continue to monitor the mans condition.
D. use abdominal thrusts
E. give back slaps
F. perform chest thrusts
G. begin CPR if the man becomes unresponsive.

Answer 1

The rescuer should first ask if the individual is choking, then proceed to use abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) or back slaps. If these are not successful or applicable, perform chest thrusts, and if the individual becomes unresponsive, begin CPR immediately.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a person is displaying the universal sign for choking, such as clutching their throat, immediate actions are required. The following actions would be appropriate for the rescuer to perform:

• A. Ask the man if he is choking, as confirmation is necessary before intervening.
• D. Use abdominal thrusts, also known as the Heimlich maneuver, to help force the obstruction out of the airway.
• E. Give back slaps, which might dislodge the item if the Heimlich maneuver is not applicable or unsuccessful.
• F. Perform chest thrusts, especially if the abdominal thrusts are not suitable.
• G. Begin CPR if the man becomes unresponsive. Checking for responsiveness and breathing is crucial before starting CPR.

It is important to act quickly and effectively, and always call for emergency medical care if the situation does not improve.