Question

1. the heimlich maneuver is used with a resident who is:

vomiting
having a seizure
choking
feeling nauseous

Explanation:

Identify the purpose of the Heimlich maneuver

The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is an emergency response technique designed specifically to dislodge foreign objects obstructing a person's airway.

Evaluate the given clinical scenarios

• Vomiting: Requires positioning to prevent aspiration, not abdominal thrusts.
• Having a seizure: Requires protecting the head and clearing the area, never placing anything in the mouth.
• Choking: Indicates a severe airway obstruction where the Heimlich maneuver is the standard life-saving intervention.
• Feeling nauseous: Requires comfort measures or antiemetics, not physical thrusts.

Select the correct option

Choking is the correct clinical indication for performing the Heimlich maneuver.

Answer:

• Vomiting
• Having a seizure
• Choking (Correct answer)
• Feeling nauseous