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Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

Category - Physical Care

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Ronnie (CNA) is standing next to a person eating fried shrimp at a parade. Suddenly, the man clutches his throat and is unable to speak, cough or breathe. Ronnie asks the man if he’s choking and he nods yes. Which of the following responses is most appropriate?

Attempt rescue breathing.
Perform the Heimlich maneuver.
Deliver external chest compressions.
Use the head tilt-chin lift maneuver to establish the airway.

Explanation

Answer: B - If a conscious victim acknowledges that he’s choking, the best response is to perform the Heimlich maneuver to remove the airway obstruction. The other options are used for an unresponsive victim with absent heart rate and breathing.

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