MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How do you know a person needs assistance if they are choking?
A
They can cough
B
They cannot speak
C
They can breath
D
They are holding their throat
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: -If a person is choking and cannot talk, cry or laugh forcefully, give five back blows and then five abdominal thrusts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Someone who is choking may be clutching at their chest or neck and won’t be able to speak, breathe or cough. 1. If someone is choking, encourage them to cough. If the blockage is severe, they may be holding their chest or neck and won’t be able to speak, breathe or cough, and you will need to help them.

Detailed explanation-4: -A person with a partly blocked airway can still breathe, speak or cough.

Detailed explanation-5: -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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