Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. When food is swallowed, it is kept out of the esophagus by the epiglottis, a flap that covers the opening of the trachea whenever food approaches.
2. The Heimlich maneuver is not recommended for a patient experiencing a partial obstruction with adequate air exchange.
3. A finger sweep should only be performed on an adult patient if they are unconscious.
4. When administering chest thrusts, it is important not to place the hands over the cricothyroid membrane.
5. If the Heimlich maneuver is unsuccessful, a tracheotomy should be performed.
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. False
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