CRA Safety & Emergency Procedures 4

Question 1

What is the Heimlich maneuver used to treat?

Accepted Answer

Choking caused by a foreign body airway obstruction

Answer

The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is used to dislodge a foreign body causing airway obstruction in a conscious choking person.

Question 2

A participant is found unresponsive. After calling for help and calling 911, what is the next step?

Accepted Answer

Begin chest compressions after confirming no normal breathing

Answer

After calling 911 and confirming absence of normal breathing, chest compressions should begin immediately to maintain circulation.

Question 3

Which of the following is the BEST approach for managing a participant who is showing signs of emotional distress or mental health crisis during a recreation activity?

Accepted Answer

Use a calm tone, listen actively, and remove the participant from stimulating environments

Answer

De-escalation involves using a calm voice, active listening, and reducing environmental stimulation to help someone in emotional distress.

Question 4

What does AED stand for in emergency response?

Accepted Answer

Automated External Defibrillator

Answer

AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator, a portable device that analyzes heart rhythm and delivers a shock to restore normal rhythm.

Question 5

When using an AED on a participant who has fallen into water, the Recreation Aide should:

Accepted Answer

Move the participant out of the water and dry the chest before applying pads

Answer

The participant must be moved from water and the chest dried before applying AED pads to ensure proper pad contact and prevent shock conduction through water.

(CRA) Certified Recreation Aide Practice Test

(CRA) Certified Recreation Aide Practice Test

CRA Safety & Emergency Procedures 4