CNA Safety And Emergency Procedures 4 3

Question 1

A resident is found on the floor and is unresponsive. What is the FIRST action the CNA should take?

Accepted Answer

Call for help and check for responsiveness and breathing

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Contain the fire by closing doors

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Remove the tank from the resident's room and report immediately

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Sweep side to side at the base of the fire

Answer

In the PASS technique, 'S' stands for Sweep — move the extinguisher from side to side, aiming at the base of the fire.

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