Which statements accurately describe how to assist an adult who is choking? Check all that apply.Deliver five blows to the chest.Wrap your arms around the person’s waist.Lean the person slightly backward.Position your fist just above the belly button.Press in a hard, downward motion.Repeat as necessary until the object is dislodged.Call 9-1-1 if a person loses consciousness while choking.
Which statements accurately describe the actions needed to perform aid on a choking infant? Check all that apply.Perform the procedure in a sitting position.Position the infant face down on your forearm.Rest the infant face up on the floor.Thump the infant’s chest with the heel of your hand.Begin chest compressions if the blockage does not clear.
What should you do differently if performing CPR on an infant instead of an adult? Check all that apply.Use the hands-only method.Shake the infant to check for responsiveness.Start CPR before calling 9-1-1.Use just two fingers for chest compressions.Use strong, deep compressions.
Devon and Trey ride their bikes to and from school each day. Trey is not wearing a helmet today, and he crashes and lands hard on his head. Devon encourages him to lie still while he assesses the injuries. What are the most important signs or symptoms Devon should look for to determine the severity of the head injury? Check all that apply.any broken bonesbleeding from nose or earsconfusionunequal pupilsinability to stay alertslurred speech
Which step should always be included in a potentially serious or life-threatening first-aid situation?
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