Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1084 of 1700
A choking resident is coughing forcefully. What should you do?
- Give abdominal thrusts right away
- Let the resident keep coughing
- Pat the back firmly with your palm
- Offer water to wash the food down
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Correct answer: Let the resident keep coughing
A strong cough may clear the object on its own. Thrusts are for someone who cannot cough.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026