A Series of Subdiaphragmatic Abdominal Thrusts (The Heimlich Maneuver)is Recommended

question 36

Multiple Choice

A series of subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich maneuver) is recommended for airway obstruction in children older than which age?

• A) 1 year
• B) 4 years
• C) 8 years
• D) 12 years

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that is required to be detected at least 50% of the time by a subject.

Difference Threshold

The minimum noticeable difference that a person can detect between two stimuli 50% of the time; also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in a stimulus that an organism can barely perceive.

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that an individual can detect 50% of the time, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).