Emergency Procedure Flashcards
7 cards from real CNA practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Emergency Procedure flashcards as text
A resident suddenly clutches their chest and reports severe pressure radiating to the left arm. What is the FIRST action the CNA should take?
Answer: Call for the nurse immediately and stay with the resident
A CNA must immediately call the nurse when a resident shows signs of a heart attack, as this is outside the CNA's scope to treat.
When performing rescue breathing on an adult resident who has no pulse, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer?
Answer: 30:2
Current AHA guidelines specify 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths for a single rescuer performing adult CPR.
A resident is found unconscious and not breathing. After calling for help, what should the CNA do next?
Answer: Begin CPR immediately
After activating emergency response, the CNA should begin CPR immediately to maintain circulation until advanced help arrives.
A fire has started in a resident's room. Which action follows the RACE acronym correctly as the SECOND step?
Answer: Alert/Activate the alarm
RACE stands for Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish — the second step is to Alert by activating the fire alarm.
A resident is having a seizure and begins to fall from a wheelchair. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Lower the resident safely to the floor and protect the head
The CNA should lower the resident to the floor to prevent a fall injury and protect the head from impact.
What does the 'P' stand for in the PASS technique used when operating a fire extinguisher?
Answer: Pull the pin
PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.
A resident who uses a wheelchair is found on the floor next to the chair. Before moving the resident, what must the CNA do first?
Answer: Check for injuries and call the nurse before moving the resident
The CNA must assess the resident for injuries and notify the nurse before attempting to move them, as movement could worsen injuries.