Question

which victim of a severe airway obstruction should receive abdominal thrusts?
an average - size 9 - month - old infant
an average - size 27 - year - old man
an obese 50 - year - old man
a woman who is obviously pregnant

Explanation:

Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) are used for conscious adults and children over 1 year old with severe airway obstruction. Infants (under 1 year) receive back blows and chest thrusts. For obese or pregnant victims, chest thrusts are preferred over abdominal thrusts.

Answer:

An average - size 27 - year - old man