Question

which victim of a severe airway obstruction should receive abdominal thrusts?

an average - size 27 year - old man

a woman who is obviously pregnant

an obese 50 - year - old man

an average - size 9 - month - old infant

Explanation:

• For a pregnant woman, chest thrusts are used instead of abdominal thrusts to avoid harming the fetus.
• For an obese person, chest thrusts are more appropriate as abdominal thrusts may not be effective.
• For an infant, back blows and chest thrusts are used (not abdominal thrusts as in adults).
• An average - size adult (like a 27 - year - old man) is a candidate for abdominal thrusts in case of severe airway obstruction.

Answer:

An average - size 27 year - old man