CNA Emergency Procedure 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Call for the nurse immediately and stay with the resident

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Administer aspirin from the medication cart

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Help the resident lie flat on the floor

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Offer the resident a glass of water to ease discomfort

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?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

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5:1

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20:2

Question 3

A resident is found unconscious and not breathing. After calling for help, what should the CNA do next?

Accepted Answer

Begin CPR immediately

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Position the resident in the recovery position

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Bring the AED to the room before doing anything else

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Check for a pulse for at least 30 seconds

Question 4

A fire has started in a resident's room. Which action follows the RACE acronym correctly as the SECOND step?

Accepted Answer

Alert/Activate the alarm

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Rescue residents in immediate danger

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Contain the fire by closing doors

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Extinguish the fire if small enough

Question 5

A resident is having a seizure and begins to fall from a wheelchair. What should the CNA do?

Accepted Answer

Lower the resident safely to the floor and protect the head

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Restrain the resident's arms to prevent injury

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Insert a tongue depressor to prevent biting

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Pour water on the resident's face to stop the seizure

Question 6

What does the 'P' stand for in the PASS technique used when operating a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull the pin

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Push the safety pin

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Point the nozzle

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Prepare the extinguisher

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?

Accepted Answer

Check for injuries and call the nurse before moving the resident

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Move the resident back to the wheelchair immediately

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Have two staff members lift the resident straight up

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Document the incident before assessing the resident