Question

you are performing abdominal thrusts on a 9 - year old child when he suddenly becomes unresponsive. after you shout for nearby help, what is the most appropriate action to take next?
begin high - quality cpr, starting with chest compressions
check for a pulse
continue performing abdominal thrusts
provide 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts

Explanation:

When a child becomes unresponsive during abdominal thrusts (for choking), after calling for help, the next step is to start high - quality CPR beginning with chest compressions. Checking for a pulse (which is part of the CPR sequence but not the immediate next step after shouting for help in this context) is not the first action. Continuing abdominal thrusts is incorrect as the child is now unresponsive (CPR is needed). Back slaps and chest thrusts are for infants (not a 9 - year - old who is a child, not an infant).

Answer:

Begin high - quality CPR, starting with chest compressions.