HCA Safety and Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

A client begins choking and cannot speak or cough. What is the FIRST action the HCA should take?

Accepted Answer

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

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Call 911 immediately

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Give the client water to dislodge the object

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Pat the client firmly on the back five times

Question 2

Which color coding is used in a hospital fire evacuation plan to indicate the fire location?

Accepted Answer

Code Red

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Code Blue

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Code Orange

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Code Purple

Question 3

When using a fire extinguisher, what does the 'S' in the PASS acronym stand for?

Accepted Answer

Sweep side to side at the base of the fire

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Stand back and wait

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Start the timer

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Signal for help

Question 4

A client's family member slips and falls in the hallway. What should the HCA do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Assess the person for injuries before moving them

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Clean up the hazard that caused the fall

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Help the person stand up right away

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Continue care for the assigned client only

Question 5

Which of the following is a correct step when evacuating a client in a wheelchair during a fire?

Accepted Answer

Move the client toward a fire-rated stairwell or area of rescue assistance

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Use the elevator to reach a lower floor quickly

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Leave the client in the room with the door closed

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Carry the client down the stairs without assistance

Question 6

An HCA notices a co-worker has accidentally been stuck by a used needle. What is the immediate FIRST step?

Accepted Answer

Wash the puncture site thoroughly with soap and water

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Report to the charge nurse before doing anything else

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Apply a bandage and continue working

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Test the client whose needle it was

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in a healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

To provide information on hazardous chemicals and safe handling procedures

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To list emergency phone numbers for the facility

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To document equipment maintenance schedules

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To record client medication allergies