Question

An adult man in a restaurant suddenly begins choking on his food. He is conscious. The following procedure was performed. Identify the procedure.

• A. Heimlich’s maneuver
• B. Back slap
• C. Chest thrust
• D. Blind insertion of finger

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

An adult man in a restaurant suddenly begins choking on his food. The procedure needed in such a situation involves the Heimlich’s maneuver. This is a first aid technique used to treat upper airway obstructions by foreign objects. Here’s a detailed explanation of the procedure:

• Stand behind the victim: Position yourself slightly behind the choking person.
• Wrap your arms around the victim's waist: Bend the person slightly forward.
• Make a fist: With one hand, make a fist and place it just above the person’s navel.
• Grasp your fist: Use your other hand to firmly grip your fist.
• Perform abdominal thrusts: Press hard into the abdomen with quick, upward thrusts, similar to a 'J' motion. Repeat this until the object is expelled or the person can breathe, cough, or speak.

For the adult who is conscious and choking, the Heimlich maneuver is the recommended and correct action to take, as illustrated in the image.