7.0 Choking Relief Across Ages BLS Practice Quiz

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An adult suddenly grabs the front of their neck with both hands and looks panicked after eating. AHA Part 11 names this gesture by what term?

A. The recovery position signal
B. The universal choking sign
C. The agonal gasp posture
D. The CPR readiness gesture

AHA Part 11 names the universal choking sign, clutching the neck with both hands, as the indicator that someone is choking.

An adult is coughing forcefully and can speak in short bursts after eating. This presentation is consistent with mild airway obstruction. What is the appropriate action per AHA Part 11?

A. Encourage the person to keep coughing and monitor for worsening signs
B. Lay the person down and start chest compressions
C. Begin abdominal thrusts immediately
D. Insert a finger into the mouth to feel for an object

Mild airway obstruction is best handled by encouraging forceful coughing while monitoring for signs of severe obstruction.

AHA Part 11 explicitly prohibits which standard adult choking-relief maneuver from use on infants?

A. Back blows
B. Abdominal thrusts
C. Chest thrusts
D. Visualization for visible foreign body

AHA Part 11 explicitly states do not use abdominal thrusts on infants because of the risk of internal injury.

After your first round of 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts in a choking infant, the object is not dislodged. What does AHA Part 11 direct?

A. Stop and wait for EMS
B. Repeat the sequence until the object is removed or the infant becomes unresponsive
C. Switch to abdominal thrusts since back blows and chest thrusts failed
D. Lay the infant flat and apply pressure to the throat

AHA Part 11 directs the rescuer to repeat the sequence until the object is removed or the infant becomes unresponsive.

AHA Part 11 describes how to position a responsive choking infant for back blows. Which positioning matches?

A. Hold the infant upright, sitting on your knee
B. Hold the infant face-up with the head higher than the chest
C. Lay the infant on the floor on their side
D. Hold the infant face down with the head slightly lower than the chest, resting on your forearm

AHA Part 11 positions the infant face down with the head slightly lower than the chest and resting on the rescuer's forearm so gravity assists in dislodging the object.

AHA Part 11 advises calling the emergency response system when dealing with a responsive adult who is choking. When should activation occur?

A. Only after the person loses consciousness
B. As soon as possible while continuing relief attempts
C. Only after 30 minutes of failed attempts
D. Only if abdominal thrusts fail more than 10 times

AHA Part 11 directs the rescuer to activate the emergency response system as soon as possible while continuing choking relief attempts.

A visibly pregnant woman in her third trimester is choking on food. AHA Part 11 specifies how to modify the standard adult choking sequence. What is the modification?

A. Use 10 abdominal thrusts to overcome resistance
B. Use only verbal coaching and never touch the person
C. Use 5 chest thrusts instead of 5 abdominal thrusts
D. Wait until after delivery to perform any choking relief

AHA Part 11 specifies that for patients in the late stages of pregnancy, 5 chest thrusts should be used instead of 5 abdominal thrusts.

You suspect a coworker has a severe airway obstruction. Which question and response confirm it, per AHA Part 11?

A. 'Can you walk?', mobility confirms severity
B. 'Did you eat anything?', if yes, proceed
C. 'Are you OK?', only verbal answers count
D. 'Are you choking?', if they nod yes and cannot talk, severe airway obstruction is confirmed

AHA Part 11 directs the rescuer to ask 'Are you choking?' and confirms severe obstruction if the person nods 'yes' and cannot talk.

Key Terms in This Domain

Choking: Infant: 5 back blows then 5 chest thrusts, alternating, until object expelled or unresponsive.
Choking: Conscious Adult: Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich) until object expelled or victim becomes unresponsive; then start CPR.
Compression Depth: Adults: ≥2 inches (5 cm). Child: ~2 inches (5 cm) or 1/3 chest depth. Infant: ~1.5 inches (4 cm) or 1/3 chest depth.
Compression-to-Ventilation Ratio: 30:2 for single-rescuer adult/child/infant. 15:2 for 2-rescuer infant/child. Continuous compressions with advanced airway.
Compression Rate: 100-120 compressions per minute for all ages.
Chest Recoil: Allow the chest to return fully between compressions; leaning prevents venous return and reduces CPR effectiveness.
Pulse Check: Adult/child: carotid pulse (or femoral). Infant: brachial pulse. Check no more than 10 seconds.
Rescue Breathing: Without compressions: 1 breath every 6 seconds (adults), 1 every 2-3 seconds (children/infants). Each breath ~1 second.
Bag-Mask Ventilation: Two-hand E-C clamp technique preferred. Visible chest rise with each breath, ~1 second per breath.
Pediatric AED Pads: Use pediatric pads/dose attenuator on infants and children under 8 if available; adult pads acceptable if not.

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Last updated: May 11, 2026

7.0 Choking Relief Across Ages BLS Practice Quiz

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