Over Which Body Part Should Your Hands Be Clasped When

question 19

Multiple Choice

Over which body part should your hands be clasped when performing the Heimlich maneuver?

• A) The sternum
• B) The upper back
• C) Below the umbilicus
• D) Below the diaphragm

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