Safety and Emergency Procedures 1 Flashcards

A resident is in bed when the fire alarm sounds. The room door is warm to the touch. The CNA should:

Answer: Leave the door closed and signal for help from the window

A warm door indicates fire on the other side; opening it can cause a flashover — stay in the room and signal for rescue.

A resident using a walker trips and begins to fall. The CNA should:

Answer: Guide the resident to the floor in a controlled manner

Guiding the resident to the floor prevents injury from an uncontrolled fall while keeping the CNA safe.

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when cleaning up a blood spill?

Answer: Gloves and gown at minimum

Standard precautions require gloves and a gown at minimum when handling blood or body fluid spills to prevent exposure.

A resident with oxygen in use is found smoking in bed. The CNA's FIRST action is to:

Answer: Remove the cigarette and oxygen source from the room

Smoking near oxygen is an immediate fire and explosion hazard; removing both the ignition source and oxygen is the first safety priority.

When is it appropriate for a CNA to apply a physical restraint to a resident?

Answer: When a licensed nurse orders it and proper protocol is followed

Physical restraints require a physician's order, nursing assessment, and adherence to facility protocol — CNAs cannot apply them independently.

Which action by the CNA helps prevent scalding injuries during resident bathing?

Answer: Check water temperature on the CNA's inner wrist before use

The CNA tests water on their inner wrist to ensure it is safe before the resident enters, as residents may have impaired sensation.

A resident reports smelling gas in their room. The CNA should:

Answer: Open windows, avoid electrical switches, and report immediately

Electrical switches can create sparks that ignite gas — the CNA should avoid all switches, ventilate the area, and report the hazard immediately.