MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Before providing care to a victim who is choking, you should first ask them ____ ?
A
Are you choking?
B
What happened?
C
How did you choke?
D
You need something to drink?
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If you think someone is choking, ask them ‘Are you choking?’ If they can breathe, speak or cough then they might be able to clear their own throat. If they cannot breathe, cough, or make any noise, then they need your help straight away. Cough it out.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stand behind them and slightly to one side. Support their chest with 1 hand. Lean them forward so the object blocking their airway will come out of their mouth, rather than moving further down. Give up to 5 sharp blows between their shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.

Detailed explanation-3: -If your victim is choking, ask them “Are you choking?” followed by “Can you speak?” If they can speak, encourage them to cough to relieve the obstruction without assistance If they can not speak, the obstruction is significant and assistance may be necessary.

Detailed explanation-4: -Give Back Blows. Give up to 5 blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand. If Person Is Still Choking, Do Thrusts. Give CPR, if Necessary. Follow Up.

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