Asked by Taylor Groen on Jun 09, 2024
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Performed to remove an object that has been dislodged from a patient's airway but has not been expelled from the mouth
A) syncope
B) spirits of ammonia capsules
C) myocardial infarction
D) atherosclerosis
E) nasal cannula
F) hypothermia
G) hemorrhage
H) seizure
I) finger sweep
J) cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Finger Sweep
A first aid technique used to remove an obstructing object from the mouth of a choking individual when the object is visible and easily reachable.
Dislodged
Refers to something being removed or forced out from a fixed position.
Airway
The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs.
- Understand the proper positioning to assist infants experiencing obstructed air passages.
- Gain an understanding of the crucial medicinals and implements for a medical emergency.
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Preet SidhuJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
I
Explanation :
A finger sweep is a procedure used to remove an object from a patient's airway when it has been dislodged but not expelled from the mouth.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the proper positioning to assist infants experiencing obstructed air passages.
- Gain an understanding of the crucial medicinals and implements for a medical emergency.