Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1091 of 1700
For whom is the Heimlich maneuver not recommended?
- Infants younger than 1 year
- Older adults who use walkers
- Adults who wear dentures
- Residents in wheelchairs
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Correct answer: Infants younger than 1 year
The book warns against it for children under 1. Adults and wheelchair users can receive it.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026