Southwest Airlines (SWA) Test 2 Practice 2025 - Complete Prep Guide

The recommended procedure for clearing an obstructed airway in an infant involves administering five back thrusts followed by five chest thrusts. This technique is effective because the combination of back blows and chest thrusts creates pressure changes within the chest cavity that can help dislodge the object blocking the airway. Back thrusts are administered while the infant is positioned face down, which utilizes gravity to aid in the expulsion of the obstruction. Chest thrusts are then performed to provide additional force for clearing the airway.

The other options do not correctly reflect the appropriate technique for infants. Abdominal thrusts (also known as the Heimlich maneuver) are not suitable for infants due to their anatomical differences and could potentially cause injury. Mouth-to-mouth breathing and chest compressions are typically not the first techniques used in addressing a conscious choking infant; those are more applicable in cases of cardiac arrest rather than choking. Calling for emergency help is vital in severe situations, but immediate action to clear the airway is crucial in a choking scenario and cannot rely solely on waiting for professionals.