CNA Safety and Emergency Procedures 1 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A resident's clothing catches fire. Which method should the CNA use to extinguish the flames?
- Pour cold water over the resident
- Use a fire extinguisher directly on the resident
- Have the resident stop, drop, and roll (Correct answer)
- Fan the flames to direct them away from the body
Correct answer: Have the resident stop, drop, and roll
Stop, drop, and roll smothers flames by cutting off oxygen and is the correct response when clothing is on fire.
Question 2: What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR with two rescuers?
- 15:1
- 30:2 (Correct answer)
- 15:2
- 5:1
Correct answer: 30:2
Current AHA guidelines recommend a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR.
Question 3: A resident has a small cut that is bleeding moderately. The CNA should FIRST:
- Apply a tourniquet above the wound
- Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth or gloved hand (Correct answer)
- Leave the wound open to air dry
- Irrigate vigorously with hydrogen peroxide
Correct answer: Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth or gloved hand
Direct pressure is the first-line intervention to control moderate bleeding from a wound.
Question 4: Which situation requires the CNA to use a gait belt?
- Transferring a fully ambulatory resident who needs no assistance
- Assisting a weak resident to stand and walk (Correct answer)
- Moving an unconscious resident in bed
- Repositioning a resident who is bed-bound
Correct answer: Assisting a weak resident to stand and walk
A gait belt is used when assisting residents with limited mobility to stand or walk, providing a secure grip to prevent falls.
Question 5: During a facility fire drill, a resident refuses to leave her room. The CNA should:
- Leave the resident and exit with other residents
- Force the resident out of the room immediately
- Calmly explain the importance and attempt to guide her, then notify the nurse (Correct answer)
- Lock the resident's door and continue the drill
Correct answer: Calmly explain the importance and attempt to guide her, then notify the nurse
The CNA should calmly encourage the resident and inform nursing staff so the situation can be managed safely and appropriately.
Question 6: Which sign indicates a resident may be experiencing a stroke and requires immediate reporting?
- Slow and steady heart rate
- Facial drooping on one side (Correct answer)
- Mild ankle swelling
- Increased appetite
Correct answer: Facial drooping on one side
Sudden facial drooping is a key warning sign of stroke (FAST: Face, Arms, Speech, Time) and must be reported immediately.
Question 7: What is the purpose of the Safe Medical Devices Act as it relates to CNAs?
- It requires CNAs to repair broken equipment
- It requires reporting of equipment that injures or could injure a resident (Correct answer)
- It limits the types of equipment CNAs can use
- It mandates annual equipment training for all staff
Correct answer: It requires reporting of equipment that injures or could injure a resident
The Safe Medical Devices Act requires healthcare workers to report equipment malfunctions or injuries caused by medical devices.
CNA Safety and Emergency Procedures 1 4
A resident's clothing catches fire.
Which method should the CNA use to extinguish the flames?