Question

What is the first step in an abdominal thrust?


Give quick inward and downward thrusts.


Give quick inward and upward thrusts.


Place the thumb side of the fist against the person's abdomen, then grasp the fist with your other hand.


Place the thumb side of the fist away from the person's abdomen, then grasp the fist with your other hand.

Answer 1

Answer:

If the person is sitting or standing, then get yourself behind the person and reach your arms around his or her waist.
Place your fist, thumb side in,  just above the belly button, then, Grasp the fist tightly with your other hand .Make quick, upward and inward thrusts with your fist….Perform between six and 10 abdominal thrusts until the blockage is dislodged..