CPCA CPCA Emergency Response & First Aid

Question 1

A client suddenly becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally. What is the aide's FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 and begin CPR if trained

Answer

Begin rescue breathing immediately

Answer

Shake the client vigorously to wake them

Answer

Wait 5 minutes before calling for help

Question 2

A client reports crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm. What should the aide do?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 immediately and keep the client calm and still

Answer

Give the client an antacid and monitor

Answer

Ask the client to walk to the car for transport

Answer

Apply a heating pad to the chest

Question 3

A client is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe. What should the aide perform?

Accepted Answer

The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts)

Answer

Back blows only

Answer

Have the client drink water to dislodge the object

Answer

Sweep the mouth with a finger blindly

Question 4

When should a personal care aide perform CPR on a client?

Accepted Answer

When the client is unresponsive and has no normal breathing

Answer

Whenever the client falls asleep suddenly

Answer

When the client complains of chest tightness

Answer

Only when a nurse is present to supervise

Question 5

A client has a minor cut that is bleeding. What is the correct first aid step?

Accepted Answer

Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth or bandage

Answer

Apply a tourniquet above the wound

Answer

Rinse with hydrogen peroxide vigorously

Answer

Leave it open to the air to clot naturally

Question 6

A client has fallen and is complaining of hip pain and cannot stand. What should the aide do?

Accepted Answer

Keep the client still, call 911, and document the fall

Answer

Help the client stand up immediately

Answer

Have the client crawl to a chair

Answer

Apply ice directly to bare skin for 30 minutes