CNA Basic Nursing Skills 21 2

Question 1

During a cardiac arrest, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR according to AHA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

30 compressions to 2 breaths

Answer

15 compressions to 2 breaths

Answer

30 compressions to 1 breath

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20 compressions to 2 breaths

Question 2

What should the CNA do when encountering an unresponsive resident?

Accepted Answer

Check for responsiveness by tapping the shoulder and shouting, activate the emergency response system, and begin CPR if there is no pulse or breathing

Answer

Begin CPR immediately without calling for help

Answer

Wait until the resident wakes on their own

Answer

Call the resident's family before contacting the nurse

Question 3

An AED is brought to the scene of a cardiac arrest. What is the CNA's responsibility when an AED is present?

Accepted Answer

Attach and use the AED as soon as possible and follow its voice prompts

Answer

Continue CPR until the nurse arrives and ignore the AED

Answer

Only allow physicians to use the AED

Answer

Wait to use the AED until two nurses are present

Question 4

A resident has fallen and is unconscious. Before moving them, the CNA should first:

Accepted Answer

Assess for responsiveness, breathing, and call for help without moving the resident until assessed for spinal injury

Answer

Move them to a more comfortable position

Answer

Place a pillow under their head

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Check their pulse and then move them to the bed

Question 5

During a fire emergency, what does the acronym RACE stand for?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Announce, Contain, Extinguish

Answer

Remove, Assess, Call, Evacuate

Answer

Respond, Alert, Close, Exit

Answer

Run, Alert, Check, Evacuate

Question 6

A resident has a suspected fracture after a fall. How should the CNA manage the injured limb?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the limb in the position found and notify the nurse immediately

Answer

Gently straighten the limb to reduce pain

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Move the limb through its normal range of motion to assess mobility

Answer

Apply a tight bandage and have the resident walk to test for injury