Which of the following are major hazards associated with abdominal thrusts?
1. Rupture of abdominal viscera
2. Laceration of abdominal viscera
3. Rupture of thoracic viscera
4. Increased intracranial pressure
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
ANS: B
The major hazard associated with abdominal thrusts, which are performed when an individual has choked and lost consciousness, is possible damage to internal organs, such as laceration or rupture of abdominal or thoracic viscera.
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