REFA Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 29 of 30
If a person is chocking you should do nothing as long as
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Direct Answer
Option A: They are coughing
Effective spontaneous coughing indicates that a choking casualty maintains a partial airway obstruction with adequate air exchange. Rescuers must encourage coughing and avoid interference unless the airway becomes fully blocked.
All Options
A
They are coughing
(Correct Answer)
B
They are still conscious
C
Their face has not turned blue
D
They start crying
Detailed Explanation & Context
Effective spontaneous coughing indicates that a choking casualty maintains a partial airway obstruction with adequate air exchange. Rescuers must encourage coughing and avoid interference unless the airway becomes fully blocked.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).
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