Choking Flashcard 4
Rationale
B. Rationale: The first aid responder must control the bleeding around the shard of glass by applying a bandage. They should not attempt to remove any foreign body that has caused a puncture injury because it may cause more damage to vital structures or move the only barrier protecting the site from bleeding out.
Question
You find a patient with a puncture wound on his left upper extremity from a shard of glass still in the wound. What would you do next?
a. Remove the shard of glass and inspect the wound.
b. Apply a bandage to the shard of glass.
c. Apply a splint on the upper extremity.
d. Apply antiseptic ointment on the wound around the shard of glass.
Answer
b. Apply a bandage to the shard of glass.
Rationale
C. Rationale: If the obstruction persists even after giving 5 good-quality back slaps, it is recommended to perform 5 chest thrusts.
Question
You have performed back slaps on a choking infant. The obstruction has not been relieved. What is the next recommended maneuver?
a. Barlow maneuver
b. Chin lift, head tilt, jaw-thrust maneuver
c. Chest thrust
d. Trendelenburg position
Answer
c. Chest thrust