Question

you are performing abdominal thrusts on a 9 - year - old child when she suddenly becomes unresponsive. after you shout for nearby help, what is the most appropriate action to take next?

continue performing abdominal thrusts

provide 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts

check for a pulse

begin high - quality cpr, starting with chest compressions

Explanation:

When a child becomes unresponsive during abdominal thrusts (for choking), after shouting for help, the next step is to start high - quality CPR. Chest compressions are started first as per CPR guidelines. Continuing abdominal thrusts is not appropriate as the child is unresponsive. Back slaps and chest thrusts are for responsive choking infants. Checking for a pulse (while part of the assessment) is not the immediate next step after shouting for help; starting CPR (with compressions) is more critical.

Answer:

Begin high - quality CPR, starting with chest compressions.