CNA Safety and Emergency Procedures 1 5

Question 1

A resident is in bed when the fire alarm sounds. The room door is warm to the touch. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Leave the door closed and signal for help from the window

Answer

A warm door indicates fire on the other side; opening it can cause a flashover — stay in the room and signal for rescue.

Question 2

A resident using a walker trips and begins to fall. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Guide the resident to the floor in a controlled manner

Answer

Guiding the resident to the floor prevents injury from an uncontrolled fall while keeping the CNA safe.

Question 3

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when cleaning up a blood spill?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and gown at minimum

Answer

Standard precautions require gloves and a gown at minimum when handling blood or body fluid spills to prevent exposure.

Question 4

A resident with oxygen in use is found smoking in bed. The CNA's FIRST action is to:

Accepted Answer

Remove the cigarette and oxygen source from the room

Answer

Smoking near oxygen is an immediate fire and explosion hazard; removing both the ignition source and oxygen is the first safety priority.

Question 5

When is it appropriate for a CNA to apply a physical restraint to a resident?

Accepted Answer

When a licensed nurse orders it and proper protocol is followed

Answer

Physical restraints require a physician's order, nursing assessment, and adherence to facility protocol — CNAs cannot apply them independently.

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