Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1089 of 1700
A choking victim becomes unconscious. What should you do?
- Keep giving abdominal thrusts while standing
- Give sips of water to clear the throat
- Sit the person up and wait for help
- Begin CPR with compressions and breaths
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Correct answer: Begin CPR with compressions and breaths
An unconscious person needs CPR until the object comes out or help arrives.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026