Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the first thing you try and do when a conscious casualty starts to choke?

  1. Slap them on the back

  2. Give them a drink of water

  3. Call an ambulance

  4. Encourage them to cough
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Encouraging coughing allows the casualty to use their own force to expel the obstruction, which is the least invasive first step. Back slaps and abdominal thrusts follow if coughing fails, giving water could worsen obstruction, and calling emergency services is important but not the first action when the person is still conscious.

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