BLS - opioids and choking Questions and Answers 100% Latest Updated

Stridor - ANSWER-High-pitched squeaking noise during inspiration True or False Stridor is not an exclusive sign of choking - ANSWER-True Could be a sign of a respiratory disorder (e.g. anaphylaxis, croup) Performing Abdominal Thrust - ANSWER-1. Stand behind patient; place foot between patient's if possible 2. Wrap arms around waist use 2 fingers to find naval 3. Make fist with one hand and place thumb side of fist against middle of abdomen above naval 4. Grab fist with other hand and give quick inward and upward thrust Continue until object comes up, patient coughs, speaks, breathes or becomes unresponsive Alternate Technique to Abdominal Thrusts: Back Blows for children and adults - ANSWER-1. Position self on side and slightly behind patient 2. Provide support by placing one arm diagonally across patient's chest 3. Bend patient forward at waist so patient's upper body is parallel to ground or as close as it can get 4. Using heel of other hand give firm back blow between patient's scapulae Alternate Technique to Abdominal Thrusts: Chest Thrusts for children and adults - ANSWER-1. Position self behind patient as in abdominal thrust 2. Place thumb side of fist against center of patient's chest on lower half of sternum 3. Cover fist with other hand and pull straight back providing a quick inward thrust into patient's chest When to combine back blows and abdominal thrusts? - ANSWER-If back blows alone do not dislodge the object use a series of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal or chest thrusts Caring for an unresponsive adult or child - ANSWER-1. lower them on a flat surface 2. send for AED and additional help 3. immediately start CPR with chest compressions 4. After each compression open patient's mouth look for objects before ventilation 5. If objects seen conduct a finger sweep 6. Continue CPR checking for objects before each set of ventilation Back Blows in a responsive infant - ANSWER-1. place forearm along infants back cradling the back of their head with hand