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For a victim who is coughing and gagging, as a result of a partial obstruction of the airway by a foreign body, a rescuer should __________.

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For a victim who is coughing and gagging, as a result of a partial obstruction of the airway by a foreign body, a rescuer should __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Partial vs. complete airway obstruction and how the victim looks/sounds in each case • Standard first-aid steps for conscious choking victims • Risks of interfering too aggressively when the victim can still cough and breathe

💭 Think About

• Is the victim still able to move air (cough, gag, speak, or breathe) with a partial obstruction? What does that tell you about how urgent and aggressive your intervention should be? • Which options involve strong physical actions (back blows or abdominal thrusts) and when are those usually recommended in choking cases? • What is the safest role of the rescuer when the victim is still conscious, coughing, and able to make sounds?

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• Confirm the difference in treatment for partial obstruction (effective cough) versus severe obstruction (ineffective or no cough) in standard first-aid guidelines • Check which answer choices involve immediate forceful maneuvers versus monitoring and supporting the victim • Verify that the chosen action does not increase the risk of dislodging the object deeper into the airway when the victim is still coughing effectively

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Question 1 of 20

For a victim who is coughing and gagging, as a result of a partial obstruction of the airway by a foreign body, a rescuer should __________.

immediately give the victim four abdominal thrusts and four back blows

wait for the victim to become unconscious then give them four back blows

not interfere, but should encourage the victim to cough till the restriction is cleared

bend the victim over and give them four back blows

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Question 1 / 205eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46ad7

Question 1 of 205eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46ad7

For a victim who is coughing and gagging, as a result of a partial obstruction of the airway by a foreign body, a rescuer should __________.

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For a victim who is coughing and gagging, as a result of a partial obstruction of the airway by a foreign body, a rescuer should __________.

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