EFA Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 29 of 30
A victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway. An observer should:
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Direct Answer
Option A: Allow the person to continue coughing and dislodge the obstruction on his own
A person with a partial airway obstruction who is coughing and wheezing should be encouraged to continue coughing. This indicates they can still breathe and may be able to clear the obstruction themselves without intervention.
All Options
A
Allow the person to continue coughing and dislodge the obstruction on his own
(Correct Answer)
B
Give back blows and something to drink
C
Perform the Heimlich maneuver
Detailed Explanation & Context
A person with a partial airway obstruction who is coughing and wheezing should be encouraged to continue coughing. This indicates they can still breathe and may be able to clear the obstruction themselves without intervention.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
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