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A conscious adult has a partial airway obstruction but can breathe and cough effectively. What should you do initially?

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Encourage coughing and monitor their condition.

Encourage coughing and watch for deterioration. Do not blindly put fingers into the mouth or give back blows while the cough is effective. If coughing becomes ineffective, the response changes; seek help through 112 and follow instructions.

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  • Encourage coughing and monitor their condition.

  • Blindly put your fingers into their mouth.

  • Start artificial respiration even though they are breathing and coughing effectively.

The real exam in English is a translation of the Spanish original; compare both here.

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Una persona adulta consciente tiene una obstrucción parcial de la vía aérea, pero puede respirar y toser eficazmente. ¿Qué debe hacer inicialmente?

  1. Animarla a toser y vigilar su evolución.(Correct answer)
  2. Introducir los dedos a ciegas en su boca.
  3. Iniciar respiración artificial aunque respire y tosa eficazmente.

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