Question

sam is about to perform the heimlich maneuver on a choking woman. he stands behind her and has her sit on a chair in front of him.
is this the correct position for the woman?
no, she should be standing
no, she should be lying down.
no, she should be sitting on sams right side.
no, she should be sitting on sams left side.

Explanation:

The Heimlich maneuver is typically performed with the person standing. When a person is sitting, it may not allow for proper application of the upward - thrusting motion needed to dislodge an object from the airway. Lying down also is not the correct position as it doesn't facilitate the forceful upward movement. The side (left or right) of sitting relative to the rescuer is not relevant to the basic principle of the Heimlich maneuver position. The key is the standing posture for optimal effectiveness.

Answer:

No, she should be standing.