Title: Administer abdominal compressions to conscious and unconscious choking victims.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Responding to Emergencies

Administration should include following the guidelines from the American Heart Association, in accordance with agency policy.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where can a home health aide access the guidelines from the American Heart Association?
- What is the first step in administering first aid to a conscious choking victim?
- What is the first step in administering first aid to an unconscious choking victim?
- What safety precautions should be observed for both a client and a home health aide?
- What are some observable indicators of an obstructed airway?
- What is the proper hand placement for delivering abdominal thrusts to an adult client?