Question

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test question 13 of 20
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:

To perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) on a choking child, the correct hand placement is using the thumb - side of the fist, positioned just above the navel (belly button) but below the ribs. Option A uses the heel of the hand and the location is not fully accurate. Option B is below the navel, which is incorrect. Option D uses the palm side of the hand, while the correct technique uses the thumb - side of the fist. So option C matches the correct procedure.

Answer:

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