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Question 1

The Heimlich maneuver is performed when a resident is:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The Heimlich maneuver is indicated only for complete airway obstruction — when the victim cannot cough, speak, or breathe effectively.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Apply available PPE including gloves and mask even during emergency situations

Answer

Standard precautions apply in all care situations including emergencies — the risk of bloodborne pathogen exposure exists regardless of the urgency.

Question 3

An incident report should be completed when:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Incident reports document any unexpected event — falls, near-falls, medication errors, equipment failures, and even near-misses — to identify patterns and prevent future harm.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

FAST identifies the cardinal signs of stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call for help immediately.

Question 5

Restraint alternatives that should be tried before physical restraints include:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Bed alarms, hip protectors, scheduled toileting, and increased supervision are evidence-based restraint alternatives that must be tried first.

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