EFA Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 14 of 30

When caring for a choking infant, what position should the infant be held in?

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Direct Answer

Option C: Face down on your forearm with head lower than the body

Hold the infant face-down along your forearm, supporting the head and jaw, with the head positioned lower than the trunk to deliver effective back blows.

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Upside down by the ankles and shoulders

Face up on a flat surface

Face down on your forearm with head lower than the body (Correct Answer)

Face down on your knee with head higher than the body

Detailed Explanation & Context

Hold the infant face-down along your forearm, supporting the head and jaw, with the head positioned lower than the trunk to deliver effective back blows.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).

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