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If an EMT encounters someone who is grabbing their throat, what should they initially assume is happening?

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Correct Incorrect The global sign for choking involves one or both hands clutching the throat. If this gesture is paired with difficulty speaking or breathing, it’s a strong indication that the individual is choking.

If an EMT encounters someone who is grabbing their throat, what should they initially assume is happening?

• The person is choking
• The person is having a heart attack
• The person was stabbed
• The person is laughing too hard