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Question 5 of 30

A victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway. An observer should:

A
A) Perform the Heimlich maneuver
B
B) Give back blows and something to drink
C
C) Allow the person to continue coughing and dislodge the obstruction on his own
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Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is Option C: C) Allow the person to continue coughing and dislodge the obstruction on his own.

A person with a partial airway obstruction who is coughing and wheezing should be encouraged to continue coughing. This indicates they can still breathe and may be able to clear the obstruction themselves without intervention.