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

The AHA adult CPR ratio is 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths, minimizing interruptions to compressions.

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

The response sequence is: check for responsiveness, activate emergency response (call for help), and begin CPR if no pulse/breathing are detected.

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

AEDs are designed for use by bystanders and first responders. Their rapid application significantly improves cardiac arrest survival rates and CNAs trained in CPR are expected to use them.

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

An unconscious fall victim should not be moved until assessed for potential spinal injury; calling for help and assessing without moving protects against worsening a possible spinal cord injury.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Announce, Contain, Extinguish

Answer

RACE — Rescue (move residents from immediate danger), Announce/Alarm (activate the fire alarm), Contain (close doors and windows), Extinguish (use fire extinguisher if safe) — is the standard fire response protocol.

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