Choking Child Quiz
1) What is the main difference between gagging and choking?
a) Gagging is louder than choking
b) Gagging is a reflex and usually harmless, choking blocks the airway and is life-threatening
c) Choking always involves crying
d) Choking makes children vomit
2) What should you never do if a child is choking and you can't see the object?
a) Encourage them to cough
b) Perform abdominal thrusts
c) Stick your finger in their mouth to try to remove the object
d) Call 999
3) Why should a baby be positioned with their head down when giving back slaps?
a) It helps them stop crying
b) So they can breathe easier
c) It calms the parent
d) Gravity helps dislodge the object
4) Where should your hands go during abdominal thrusts on a child?
a) On the chest
b) On the ribcage
c) Just above the tummy button
d) On the lower back
5) What should you do if the child becomes unconscious?
a) Try more back blows
b) Start CPR
c) Leave them to see if they recover
d) Sit them upright
Answers are 1b 2c 3d 4c 5b and there are more explanations at https://worsleytraining.co.uk/choking/. How did you get on?
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