CNA Safety and Emergency Procedures 1 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A resident is found unresponsive and not breathing. After calling for help, what is the CNA's next immediate action?
- Begin CPR (Correct answer)
- Check for a pulse for 2 minutes
- Get the crash cart
- Wait for the nurse to arrive
Correct answer: Begin CPR
If a resident is unresponsive and not breathing, the CNA should immediately begin CPR after activating the emergency response system.
Question 2: Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for an electrical fire in a patient room?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C (Correct answer)
- Class D
Correct answer: Class C
Class C fire extinguishers are designed for electrical fires and use non-conductive extinguishing agents.
Question 3: A resident begins having a seizure. What should the CNA do FIRST?
- Restrain the resident's arms to prevent injury
- Lower the resident to the floor or bed and clear the area (Correct answer)
- Insert a tongue depressor to prevent biting
- Give the resident water to swallow
Correct answer: Lower the resident to the floor or bed and clear the area
The priority during a seizure is to protect the resident from injury by lowering them safely and removing nearby hazards.
Question 4: When using the PASS technique with a fire extinguisher, what does the second 'S' stand for?
- Spray
- Sweep (Correct answer)
- Stop
- Smother
Correct answer: Sweep
PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep — sweep the nozzle side to side at the base of the fire.
Question 5: A resident tells the CNA she thinks she may have accidentally taken double her medication. The CNA should:
- Tell the resident it will probably be fine
- Document the concern and ignore it
- Report it immediately to the nurse (Correct answer)
- Offer the resident extra fluids to dilute the medication
Correct answer: Report it immediately to the nurse
Any suspected medication error or overdose must be reported immediately to the nurse for prompt assessment and intervention.
Question 6: Which action best prevents a resident from falling when transferring from bed to wheelchair?
- Complete the transfer as quickly as possible
- Lock the wheelchair brakes before initiating the transfer (Correct answer)
- Allow the resident to grab the CNA's neck for support
- Position the wheelchair at the foot of the bed
Correct answer: Lock the wheelchair brakes before initiating the transfer
Locking wheelchair brakes before a transfer prevents the chair from rolling and reduces fall risk.
Question 7: A tornado warning is issued for the facility area. The CNA should move residents to:
- Large windows to monitor the storm
- Outdoor covered areas
- Interior hallways or rooms away from windows (Correct answer)
- The highest floor of the building
Correct answer: Interior hallways or rooms away from windows
During a tornado, residents should be moved to interior areas away from windows to protect them from flying debris and glass.
CNA Safety and Emergency Procedures 1 3
A resident is found unresponsive and not breathing.
After calling for help, what is the CNA's next immediate action?