If a guest is conscious and responsive, what is the best action?

If a guest is conscious and responsive, the best action is to perform abdominal thrusts. This technique is appropriate when an individual is experiencing a severe airway obstruction and is unable to breathe or speak but is still conscious. The abdominal thrusts create an artificial cough, which can help expel the object obstructing the airway.

In situations where the individual can respond, assessing the severity of their condition is critical. If they can grasp their throat or indicate they are having trouble breathing, the need for immediate abdominal thrusts becomes evident. This action aims to clear the airway to restore normal breathing.

In contrast, providing CPR would be inappropriate because CPR is intended for individuals who are unresponsive and not breathing. Similarly, beginning rescue breaths or rolling the person into a recovery position would not be suitable actions for someone who is conscious and able to respond as these methods are designed for different scenarios involving unresponsive individuals or those in need of assistance with breathing issues but still retaining consciousness.