FREE BLS Certification: Choking Questions and Answers

Question 1

When a mother screams from the waiting area, you are working at a pediatric clinic. She is crying out, "My baby is choking, please help!"
You dash outside to aid. The mother is holding her 9-month-old child, who had been playing with some toys while they waited, and the area is secure.
First, you look for choking warning signals and the need for assistance.
Pick the ideal indication of a full foreign body obstruction.

Accepted Answer

unable to cry or make noise

Answer

coughing

Answer

wheezing

Answer

high pitched noise while breathing

Question 2

The baby doesn't cry and seems to be in distress. It doesn't seem like there is any air exchange going on.
(True or False) To clear the airway congestion, this kid needs assistance.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 3

The next thing you should do is start taking action to open up the airway.
(True or False) Up until the airway obstruction is cleared, backslaps are the preferred primary intervention for newborns.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 4

After two rounds of chest thrusts and back slaps, the infant becomes limp and unresponsive. What will you do in this situation to intervene?

Accepted Answer

have someone activate emergency services

Answer

begin CPR

Answer

continue back slaps and chest thrusts

Answer

perform a blind finger sweep of the mouth.

Question 5

As emergency services are now being activated by a bystander who was close, you set the newborn down on a flat, firm surface and start performing CPR, starting with chest compressions. What additional action will you take in this scenario following each round of chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

Look for the obstructing object in the back of the throat before providing a rescue breath.

Answer

Give five backslaps before providing a rescue breath.

Answer

Pulse check before providing a rescue breath.

Answer

None of the above

Question 6

You release the baby's airway after 30 chest compressions, then search the child's mouth for the obstruction. You are able to take out a small toy that you see.
(True or False) You'll perform a brachial pulse check as your next course of action.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 7

You are handling this child's foreign body airway blockage situation very well.
(True or False) You should continue performing CPR until emergency medical services (EMS) come and take over, or the child begins to breathe, move, or otherwise respond.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 8

You are handling this child's foreign body airway blockage situation very well.
(True or False) You should continue performing CPR until emergency medical services (EMS) come and take over, or the child begins to breathe, move, or otherwise respond.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 9

You're in the hospital cafeteria on break. You observe a disturbance at a different table as you settle down to enjoy your lunch. A man appears to be in trouble as he stands up. He made the traditional choking sign by placing his hands at the victim's throat. You stand beside the person who is choking.
(True or False) Your first line of defense should be encircling the victim's chest.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 10

When you start doing abdominal thrusts, the patient soon stops responding. You want someone nearby to trigger the emergency response mechanism. What will you do to intervene?

Accepted Answer

gently lower the victim to the ground

Answer

keep performing abdominal thrusts

Answer

get an AED

Answer

activate emergency response