CNA Practice Test
Personal careQuestion 833 of 1700

For which victim do you give chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts?

  1. A pregnant victim who is responsive
  2. A child
  3. A resident who is coughing
  4. A resident who is sitting down
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Correct answer: A pregnant victim who is responsive

Chest thrusts are also used if you cannot reach around, or if abdominal thrusts do not work.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.23: Skills Checklist- Choking Maneuver

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026