CRA Safety & Emergency Procedures 3

Question 1

A participant with a known peanut allergy begins showing signs of anaphylaxis. After calling 911, the Recreation Aide should:

Accepted Answer

Assist the participant in using their prescribed epinephrine auto-injector if available

Answer

For anaphylaxis, assisting with a prescribed epinephrine auto-injector is the priority treatment after calling emergency services.

Question 2

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult during CPR?

Accepted Answer

At least 2 inches

Answer

CPR guidelines specify chest compressions should be at least 2 inches deep (but no more than 2.4 inches) for effective adult CPR.

Question 3

During a fire evacuation, a Recreation Aide discovers a participant using a wheelchair cannot use the stairwell. What should the aide do?

Accepted Answer

Move the participant to the designated area of rescue assistance and alert emergency personnel

Answer

Most facilities designate areas of rescue assistance near stairwells where mobility-impaired individuals wait safely for trained firefighters to assist them.

Question 4

Which universal precaution is MOST important when providing first aid to a bleeding participant?

Accepted Answer

Wearing gloves before contact with blood or bodily fluids

Answer

Wearing disposable gloves before contact with blood is the most critical universal precaution to prevent disease transmission.

Question 5

A participant falls and you suspect a spinal injury. Which action is MOST appropriate while waiting for EMS?

Accepted Answer

Keep the participant still and immobilize the head and neck

Answer

Suspected spinal injuries require keeping the person completely still to prevent further injury until trained emergency personnel arrive.

(CRA) Certified Recreation Aide Practice Test

(CRA) Certified Recreation Aide Practice Test

CRA Safety & Emergency Procedures 3