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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Begin CPR immediately

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Alert/Activate the alarm

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Lower the resident safely to the floor and protect the head

Answer

The CNA should lower the resident to the floor to prevent a fall injury and protect the head from impact.

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