Administration should include following the guidelines from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, in accordance with agency policy.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Where can a home health aide access the guidelines from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross?
- What is the first step in administering first aid to a conscious choking victim?
- What is the first step in administering first aid to an unconscious choking victim?
- What safety precautions should be observed for both a client and a home health aide?
- What are some observable indicators of an obstructed airway?
- What is the proper hand placement for delivering abdominal thrusts to an adult client?