CNA Safety And Emergency Procedures 4 3

Question 1

The Heimlich maneuver is performed when a resident is:

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Showing signs of a complete airway obstruction and cannot cough, speak, or breathe

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Coughing forcefully and appears able to clear the airway

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Experiencing difficulty swallowing their regular diet

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Complaining of heartburn after a meal

Question 2

When using standard precautions during emergency care, the CNA should:

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Apply available PPE including gloves and mask even during emergency situations

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Skip gloves during emergencies to save time

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Use gloves only when blood is visible

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Apply PPE only after the emergency is stabilized

Question 3

An incident report should be completed when:

Accepted Answer

Any time an unexpected event occurs, including near-misses and minor incidents

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Only when a resident suffers a serious injury requiring hospitalization

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Only for events that the facility is legally required to report to the state

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When a CNA is unsure whether an event was their fault

Question 4

When a resident experiences a suspected stroke, the CNA should recognize the warning signs using the acronym FAST, which includes:

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Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call for help

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Fever, Agitation, Spasms, Thirst

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Fatigue, Altered consciousness, Skin color change, Temperature change

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Fall risk, Altered gait, Stumbling, Tachycardia

Question 5

Restraint alternatives that should be tried before physical restraints include:

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Bed alarms, hip protectors, scheduled toileting, and increased supervision

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Sedating medications as a first-line intervention

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Physical restraints during nighttime hours to prevent falls when staff is limited

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Removing all mobility devices to prevent unsupervised ambulation

Question 6

When a resident is found unresponsive, the first action the CNA should take is to:

Accepted Answer

Check for responsiveness and call for help

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Begin CPR immediately

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Check the resident's advance directive before taking action

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Notify the family before contacting medical staff