CPCA CPCA Emergency Response & First Aid 3

Question 1

A client is found unconscious in the bathroom with a possible medication overdose. What should the aide do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 and report the situation, collecting medication bottles if safe to do so

Answer

Induce vomiting immediately

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Administer water to dilute the medication

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Wait for the client to regain consciousness before calling for help

Question 2

A client develops hives, facial swelling, and difficulty breathing after eating. What is the aide's priority response?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 immediately as these are signs of anaphylaxis

Answer

Give the client an antihistamine and monitor

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Have the client lie down and elevate their legs only

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Apply a cold compress to the face

Question 3

A client on blood thinners has a deep laceration that is bleeding heavily and not controlled by direct pressure. What should the aide do?

Accepted Answer

Both A and C — maintain pressure, apply tourniquet if needed on a limb, and call 911

Answer

Continue applying pressure and call 911

Answer

Remove the bandage to check the wound every minute

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Apply a tourniquet only if a limb is involved and as a last resort, then call 911

Question 4

After an emergency incident with a client, what must the aide do as soon as possible?

Accepted Answer

Document the incident and report to the supervisor promptly

Answer

Tell only family members and skip the supervisor

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Wait until the next scheduled shift report

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Only document if the client was hospitalized

Question 5

A client's AED (automated external defibrillator) is available during a cardiac arrest. What should the aide do?

Accepted Answer

Use it as soon as possible following voice prompts while continuing CPR

Answer

Avoid using it and wait for paramedics

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Only apply the AED if CPR has not worked for 10 minutes

Answer

Use the AED only if a nurse authorizes it

Question 6

When a client shows signs of heat stroke (hot dry skin, confusion, high body temperature), what is the aide's priority intervention?

Accepted Answer

Move the client to a cool environment and cool the body with wet cloths, then call 911

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Give the client warm fluids to replace electrolytes

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Have the client exercise to promote sweating

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Apply a blanket to prevent chills