CNA Emergency Procedure

Question 1

A resident suddenly collapses and is unresponsive. What is the first action a CNA should take?

Accepted Answer

Call for help and activate the emergency response system

Answer

The first step when encountering an unresponsive resident is to call for help by activating the emergency response system (call light, call code, or yell for assistance). Early activation brings trained responders quickly and initiates life-saving interventions.

Question 2

When performing the Heimlich maneuver on a conscious choking adult, where should the CNA position their hands?

Accepted Answer

Just above the navel and below the breastbone

Answer

For the Heimlich maneuver on a conscious adult, the CNA should stand behind the patient, make a fist, and place it just above the navel and below the breastbone. The other hand grasps the fist to deliver firm upward thrusts.

Question 3

A resident tells you they are having chest pain and are sweating. After calling for the nurse, what should the CNA do next?

Accepted Answer

Stay with the resident, keep them calm, and monitor their condition

Answer

After notifying the nurse, the CNA should stay with the resident to monitor their condition, keep them calm and comfortable, loosen any restrictive clothing, and be prepared to assist the nurse when they arrive. Never leave a resident who may be having a cardiac event.

Question 4

In a fire emergency, which acronym describes the correct order of actions a CNA should follow?

Accepted Answer

RACE

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue (remove anyone in immediate danger), Alarm (activate the fire alarm), Contain (close doors and windows to contain the fire), and Extinguish or Evacuate. This is the standard fire response protocol in healthcare facilities.

Question 5

A resident is found on the floor. After calling for help, what should the CNA assess before moving the resident?

Accepted Answer

Signs of injury including pain, swelling, and ability to move extremities

Answer

Before moving a fallen resident, the CNA must assess for signs of injury such as deformity, bleeding, swelling, pain, or the resident's ability to move their extremities. Moving a resident with an undetected fracture or spinal injury could cause further harm.

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CNA Emergency Procedure