Title: Demonstrate the procedure for dealing with an obstructed airway.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit IV: Safety Measures

Demonstration should include following health care facility guidelines for an obstructed airway and taking measures to prevent choking and suffocation, such as

- always having the resident in an upright position when eating
- making sure dentures fit correctly, and reporting to appropriate licensed nurse any dentures that do not fit properly
- reporting any problems with swallowing or choking to the appropriate licensed nurse.