Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1088 of 1700
A choking resident is sitting in a wheelchair and cannot stand. What should you do?
- Lay the resident on the floor first
- Stand in front and push on the chest
- Lean the resident forward and stand behind
- Tip the chair back and stand at the side
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Correct answer: Lean the resident forward and stand behind
From behind, you can reach around the belly to give thrusts.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026