Personal careQuestion 832 of 1700
Where do you place your fist for abdominal thrusts?
- On the chest bone, in the center of the chest
- Below the navel, at the level of the hip
- Thumb side of the fist, just above the navel
- On the upper back between the shoulder blades
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Correct answer: Thumb side of the fist, just above the navel
The fist goes just above the navel, not on the chest bone. Then thrust inward and upward.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.23: Skills Checklist- Choking Maneuver
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026