Question

jessica is helping a friend dislodge a piece of meat from her throat. she delivers five blows on her friends back with her fist and then gives him five abdominal thrusts. is jessica doing the procedure correctly? no, she should use the heel of her hand for the blows. no, she should use the side of her hand for the blows. no, she should use her elbows to deliver the blows. no, she should use a tennis ball to deliver the blows

Explanation:

When performing back blows to dislodge an object from the throat, the heel of the hand is the correct part of the hand to use. Using the fist, side of the hand, elbows, or a tennis ball is not the proper technique.

Answer:

No, she should use the heel of her hand for the blows.