An adult pool patron begins to choke on the seed of a plum. The lifegauard must respond immediately to prevent the loss of oxygen to the brain and other organs. Which of the following
best describes the positioning of the hands when performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious
choking victim?
O
A. They should put one hand on the victim's forehead and use the other hand to lift the
chin so that the tongue does not block the voctims' airway.
o
B. They should put one hand on top of the other and position the palm of the bottom hand
below the navel of the victim.
O
C. They should put one hand on top of the other and position the heel of the bottom hand
just below the victim's breastbone.
O
D. They should put one hand on top of the other and position the fist-side of the bottom
hand just above the navel.