CNA Emergency Procedure 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A resident suddenly clutches their chest and reports severe pressure radiating to the left arm. What is the FIRST action the CNA should take?
- Administer aspirin from the medication cart
- Call for the nurse immediately and stay with the resident (Correct answer)
- Help the resident lie flat on the floor
- Offer the resident a glass of water to ease discomfort
Correct 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.
Question 2: When performing rescue breathing on an adult resident who has no pulse, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer?
- 15:2
- 30:2 (Correct answer)
- 5:1
- 20:2
Correct answer: 30:2
Current AHA guidelines specify 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths for a single rescuer performing adult CPR.
Question 3: A resident is found unconscious and not breathing. After calling for help, what should the CNA do next?
- Begin CPR immediately (Correct answer)
- Position the resident in the recovery position
- Bring the AED to the room before doing anything else
- Check for a pulse for at least 30 seconds
Correct answer: Begin CPR immediately
After activating emergency response, the CNA should begin CPR immediately to maintain circulation until advanced help arrives.
Question 4: A fire has started in a resident's room. Which action follows the RACE acronym correctly as the SECOND step?
- Rescue residents in immediate danger
- Alert/Activate the alarm (Correct answer)
- Contain the fire by closing doors
- Extinguish the fire if small enough
Correct answer: Alert/Activate the alarm
RACE stands for Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish — the second step is to Alert by activating the fire alarm.
Question 5: A resident is having a seizure and begins to fall from a wheelchair. What should the CNA do?
- Restrain the resident's arms to prevent injury
- Lower the resident safely to the floor and protect the head (Correct answer)
- Insert a tongue depressor to prevent biting
- Pour water on the resident's face to stop the seizure
Correct 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.
Question 6: What does the 'P' stand for in the PASS technique used when operating a fire extinguisher?
- Push the safety pin
- Pull the pin (Correct answer)
- Point the nozzle
- Prepare the extinguisher
Correct answer: Pull the pin
PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.
Question 7: 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?
- Move the resident back to the wheelchair immediately
- Check for injuries and call the nurse before moving the resident (Correct answer)
- Have two staff members lift the resident straight up
- Document the incident before assessing the resident
Correct 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.
CNA Emergency Procedure 2
A resident suddenly clutches their chest and reports severe pressure radiating to the left arm.
What is the FIRST action the CNA should take?