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)

Answer

When a conscious adult is choking and cannot speak or cough, the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) should be performed immediately to expel the obstruction.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Code Red

Answer

Code Red universally signals a fire emergency in healthcare facilities, prompting staff to follow the RACE protocol.

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

Answer

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side to cover the fire's base.

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

Answer

The HCA must first assess for injuries before moving a fall victim to avoid worsening a possible spinal or fracture injury.

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

Answer

Clients in wheelchairs should be moved to an area of rescue assistance near a fire-rated stairwell; elevators must never be used during fires.

(HCA) Health Care Assistant Certification Practice Test

(HCA) Health Care Assistant Certification Practice Test

HCA Safety and Emergency Procedures 2