Question

test / question 4 of 20
you see an infant on the floor next to several plastic beads. the infant is not making any noise, but is conscious and gagging. what should you do?
a give chest compressions
b give two breaths
c wait 30 seconds to make sure the infant is choking
d give 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts

Explanation:

In cases of an infant choking (as indicated by gagging, no noise, and presence of small objects like beads), the recommended first - aid is to give 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts. Chest compressions (option A) are for cardiac arrest, not choking. Giving two breaths (option B) is part of CPR for respiratory arrest, not the initial response for choking. Waiting 30 seconds (option C) is not appropriate as choking in infants needs immediate action.

Answer:

D. Give 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts