HCA - Health Care Assistant Safety and Emergency Procedures Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the correct sequence for responding to a fire in a long-term care facility according to RACE and PASS protocols?

Accepted Answer

RACE: Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate; PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

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RACE: Run, Alert, Call, Escape; PASS: Push, Aim, Spray, Sweep

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RACE: React, Alarm, Call, Escape; PASS: Pull, Activate, Spray, Squeeze

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RACE: Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish; PASS: Prime, Aim, Squeeze, Spray

Question 2

A resident is found unresponsive and not breathing normally. What is the HCA's immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Call for help immediately, activate the emergency response system, and begin CPR if trained and it is consistent with the resident's resuscitation status

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Wait for a nurse to arrive before beginning any intervention

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Perform CPR on all unresponsive residents regardless of their DNR status

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Administer oxygen from the nearest supply tank independently

Question 3

Which of the following actions is correct when a resident is experiencing a hypoglycaemic episode (blood sugar too low)?

Accepted Answer

If the resident is conscious and able to swallow, administer 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate (e.g., glucose tablets, orange juice) per the care plan and notify the nurse immediately

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Administer insulin to stabilize the blood sugar quickly

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Keep the resident lying flat and do nothing until the nurse arrives

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Give the resident a full meal with protein and fat to raise blood sugar

Question 4

A resident is found on the floor after a fall. What should the HCA assess BEFORE attempting to help the resident up?

Accepted Answer

Consciousness level, obvious injuries, pain complaints, and any inability to move extremities — do not move the resident if spinal injury is suspected until assessed by a nurse

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Whether the resident can stand independently without assistance

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How long the resident has been on the floor and if they are upset

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Whether a second staff member is available before any assessment occurs

Question 5

What is 'workplace violence prevention' and how does it apply to HCAs caring for residents with challenging behaviours?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing triggers, using de-escalation techniques, following the care plan for responsive behaviours, and reporting incidents — never accepting violence as 'part of the job'

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Physically restraining residents who display aggressive behaviour to protect other residents

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Avoiding all interaction with behaviourally challenging residents to minimize risk

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Documenting assaults only when injuries require medical treatment

Question 6

What should an HCA do if a resident is found to have swallowed a non-food substance (e.g., cleaning product)?

Accepted Answer

Call Poison Control (1-800-268-9017 in Ontario or 1-800-567-8911 in BC), notify the nurse immediately, and do not induce vomiting unless specifically directed to do so by Poison Control

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Immediately induce vomiting to remove the substance from the stomach

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Give the resident large amounts of milk or water and wait to see if symptoms develop

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Document the incident and wait for the nurse to notice during rounds