A nurse is in the cafeteria at work. A fellow worker at another table suddenly stands up, leans forward with hands crossed at the neck, and makes gasping noises. The nurse first
a) Makes a fist with one hand with the thumb outside the fist
b) Exerts pressure against the worker's abdomen
c) Stands behind the worker, who has hands across the neck
d) Places both arms around the worker's waist
Answer: c) Stands behind the worker, who has hands across the neck
Explanation:
The description of the fellow worker is a person who is choking. Following guidelines set by the American Heart Association, the nurse first stands behind the person who is choking. pg. 538
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