If Experiencing a Complete Airway Obstruction, and No Help Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

If experiencing a complete airway obstruction, and no help is available, you can dislodge the object yourself by ____.

• A) administering self-abdominal thrusts
• B) administering self-chest thrusts
• C) lying in a dorsal recumbent position and pulling your knees in
• D) leaning forward and coughing

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Definitions:

Melanin Production

The biological process by which the skin, hair, and eyes gain their color, involving the synthesis of the pigment melanin by melanocytes.

Genetic Factors

Inherited traits from parents that influence various aspects of an individual's life, including health, physical appearance, and behavior.

Sebaceous Gland

A type of exocrine gland in the skin that secretes sebum, an oily substance, into hair follicles to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin, providing a protective barrier.