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What should a observer do if a victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway?

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What should a observer do if a victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Partial vs. complete airway obstruction and how the victim presents in each case • The body’s natural defense mechanism: effective coughing • When abdominal thrusts (Heimlich) or CPR are indicated vs. when they are not

💭 Think About

• Is the victim still able to cough, speak, or breathe at all? What does that tell you about how blocked the airway is? • If coughing is strong and effective, would extra aggressive actions help, or could they make the situation worse? • Under what conditions are abdominal thrusts or CPR started in a choking emergency?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify whether the victim has an effective cough (strong sound, able to inhale between coughs) versus a silent or very weak cough • Check if the victim can speak or make sounds and is getting some air in and out • Confirm when CPR and Heimlich/abdominal thrusts are reserved for victims who cannot cough, speak, or breathe effectively

Question 1 of 27070

What should a observer do if a victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway?

allow the person to continue coughing and dislodge the obstruction on his own

immediately start CPR

give back blows and something to drink

perform the Heimlich maneuver

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What should a observer do if a victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway?

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What should a observer do if a victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway?