First Aid at Work Practice Questions — All Questions

For a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe, first give:

• a.Rescue breaths
• b.Up to five sharp back blows between the shoulder blades✓
• c.Chest compressions
• d.Water

Give up to five back blows between the shoulder blades first.

If back blows fail to clear the obstruction, next give:

• a.Nothing
• b.Up to five abdominal thrusts✓
• c.More water
• d.Rescue breaths only

If back blows fail, give up to five abdominal thrusts, alternating as needed.

If a choking casualty becomes unresponsive, you should:

• a.Leave them
• b.Call emergency services and start CPR✓
• c.Give them a drink
• d.Sit them up

Call emergency services and begin CPR if a choking casualty becomes unresponsive.

A casualty who is choking but can still cough forcefully should be:

• a.Given water
• b.Given abdominal thrusts
• c.Given back blows immediately
• d.Encouraged to keep coughing✓

If they can cough effectively, encourage coughing; intervene if it becomes ineffective.