When an airway obstruction is present in a conscious infant, you should
A) perform 6 to 10 abdominal thrusts in rapid sequence.
B) administer 6 to 10 quick back blows.
C) deliver a combination of back blows and chest thrusts.
D) administer four chest thrusts, then attempt rescue breathing.
C
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Change 25:100 to a fraction. ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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