Question

You are presented with a three-year-old male who was witnessed by his babysitter putting a small plastic toy in his mouth. When she tried to take it out, it got pushed farther down his airway. The patient is conscious and coughing forcefully. What is the best course of action?

Perform five abdominal thrusts.
Quickly administer five back blows.
Perform a finger sweep.
Encourage the child to continue coughing.

Accepted Answer

Encourage the child to continue coughing.

Answer

Quickly administer five back blows.

Answer

Perform five abdominal thrusts.

Answer

Perform a finger sweep.

Question 29 - Airway, Respiration, and Ventilation Practice Test for the EMT Test