6: What to Do If Someone Is Choking

What happens to a person's airway when they are choking?
1. It becomes wider
2. It is obstructed
3. It becomes stronger
4. It is unaffected
What is a clear sign that someone is choking according to the essay?
1. Laughing loudly
2. Gasping for air and clutching at their neck
3. Walking away from the table
4. Drinking water
What is the mechanical obstruction of the flow of air called?
1. Breathing
2. Asphyxia
3. Choking
4. Anoxia
What can keep a person alive for several minutes after breathing stops?
1. A defibrillator
2. CPR
3. Oxygen stored in the blood and lungs
4. The Heimlich maneuver
What does the essay recommend doing if you are not trained in the Heimlich maneuver?
1. Attempt it anyway
2. Find someone who is trained or call 911 immediately
3. Wait to see if the person gets better
4. Give the person water to drink