Question

choose the correct location and hand - placement to perform abdominal thrusts on a choking child. a place the heel of one hand just above the navel (belly button) b place the thumb side of the fist just below the navel (belly button) c place the thumb side of the fist just above the navel (belly button) but below the ribs d place the palm side of the hand just above the navel (belly button) but below the ribs

Explanation:

When performing abdominal thrusts on a choking child, the correct hand - placement is to place the thumb side of the fist just above the navel (belly button) but below the ribs. This position helps to generate the necessary force to dislodge the foreign object without causing damage to internal organs.

Answer:

C. Place the thumb side of the fist just above the navel (belly button) but below the ribs