First Aid and Emergency Response Assessment

What is the first step you should take when approaching someone who appears to be choking?

• Immediately perform the Heimlich maneuver

• Ask "Are you choking?"

• Call 911

• Give them water to drink

What is the universal sign for choking?

• Waving hands in the air

• Pointing to the chest

• Hands clutched around the throat

• Coughing loudly

In what position should you place someone who is in shock?

• Standing upright

• Lying flat on their back with legs elevated

• On their side

• Sitting up straight

What are the signs of severe shock?

• Rapid breathing, confusion, and pale skin

• Sneezing and coughing

• Excessive talking and movement

• Normal skin color and steady breathing

How many abdominal thrusts should you perform at a time when helping someone who is choking?

• 2-3 thrusts

• 4-5 thrusts

• 8-10 thrusts

• As many as possible without stopping

What should you do if someone is conscious but experiencing difficulty breathing?

• Make them lie down flat

• Have them sit upright and lean slightly forward

• Tell them to hold their breath

• Make them run to get their heart rate up

When should you stop performing abdominal thrusts on a choking victim?

• After 1 minute

• After 5 attempts

What is the first step in treating a severe bleeding wound?

• Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth

• Apply a tourniquet

• Rinse with water

• Apply ice

How can you tell if someone is going into shock?

• They become very talkative

• Their skin becomes warm and red

• They have cold, clammy skin and feel dizzy

• They have a decreased heart rate

What should you do if someone becomes unconscious while choking?

• Continue abdominal thrusts

• Start CPR

• Wait for them to wake up

• Give them water