REFA Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 27 of 30
When performing abdominal thrust how many thrust do you do ?
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Direct Answer
Option B: 6 to 10 thrust
International BLS protocols for conscious choking victims require delivering sets of 6 to 10 forceful abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) to generate sufficient residual lung pressure to expel foreign objects.
All Options
A
1 to 5 thrust
B
6 to 10 thrust
(Correct Answer)
C
15 to 20 thrust
D
30 to 40 thrust
Detailed Explanation & Context
International BLS protocols for conscious choking victims require delivering sets of 6 to 10 forceful abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) to generate sufficient residual lung pressure to expel foreign objects.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).
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