CNA Safety And Emergency Procedures 4 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A resident is found on the floor and is unresponsive. What is the FIRST action the CNA should take?
- Begin chest compressions immediately
- Call for help and check for responsiveness and breathing (Correct answer)
- Reposition the resident back to bed
- Check the resident's blood pressure
Correct answer: Call for help and check for responsiveness and breathing
The CNA must first call for help and assess responsiveness and breathing before initiating CPR or other interventions.
Question 2: Which of the following is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR performed by two rescuers?
- 15:2
- 30:2 (Correct answer)
- 5:1
- 10:2
Correct answer: 30:2
The American Heart Association recommends a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR regardless of the number of rescuers.
Question 3: A fire is discovered in a resident's room. Using RACE, what does the letter 'C' stand for?
- Call 911
- Contain the fire by closing doors (Correct answer)
- Check the resident for injuries
- Clear the hallway
Correct answer: Contain the fire by closing doors
In the RACE acronym, 'C' stands for Contain, meaning close all doors and windows to slow the spread of fire and smoke.
Question 4: A CNA notices a resident's oxygen tank is leaking. What should the CNA do FIRST?
- Light a candle to check for gas flow
- Remove the tank from the resident's room and report immediately (Correct answer)
- Place the tank near an open window and continue care
- Tighten the valve with bare hands and monitor the tank
Correct answer: Remove the tank from the resident's room and report immediately
A leaking oxygen tank is a fire hazard; the CNA should remove it from the area and report to the nurse immediately.
Question 5: When using a fire extinguisher, the CNA should follow the PASS technique. What does 'S' stand for?
- Spray in a circular motion
- Sweep side to side at the base of the fire (Correct answer)
- Stand at least 10 feet away
- Squeeze the nozzle slowly
Correct answer: Sweep side to side at the base of the fire
In the PASS technique, 'S' stands for Sweep — move the extinguisher from side to side, aiming at the base of the fire.
Question 6: A resident with dementia is attempting to leave the facility through an emergency exit. Which action is MOST appropriate?
- Allow the resident to leave and notify the nurse after
- Physically restrain the resident using a hold
- Calmly redirect the resident and notify the charge nurse (Correct answer)
- Lock the resident in their room
Correct answer: Calmly redirect the resident and notify the charge nurse
Calm redirection protects the resident's safety while respecting their dignity; the charge nurse must be notified immediately.
Question 7: During a tornado warning, a CNA should move residents to which type of location?
- Near large windows for visibility
- The highest floor of the building
- An interior hallway or room away from windows (Correct answer)
- The facility's main entrance
Correct answer: An interior hallway or room away from windows
Interior hallways and rooms without windows provide the most protection from tornado debris and wind forces.
CNA Safety And Emergency Procedures 4 3
A resident is found on the floor and is unresponsive.
What is the FIRST action the CNA should take?