Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards
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A resident with dementia wanders out of the facility's front door. The NA's FIRST action is:
Answer: Notify the nurse and security immediately and follow facility elopement protocol
Immediate notification of the nurse and security activates the facility's elopement response protocol.
The RACE acronym used in fire emergencies stands for:
Answer: Remove, Alert, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
RACE stands for Remove residents from danger, Alert/sound the alarm, Contain by closing doors, and Extinguish/Evacuate.
A resident is receiving a tube feeding and suddenly begins coughing, turning blue, and is in respiratory distress. The NA should:
Answer: Stop the feeding, turn the resident on their side, and call for the nurse immediately
Signs of aspiration require stopping the feeding, positioning the resident, and immediately calling the nurse.
In a code situation, what is the NA's primary role?
Answer: Support the team by performing CPR when directed, gathering equipment, and keeping the area clear
NAs support the code team by performing CPR when directed, fetching equipment, and controlling the environment.
A resident reports sudden, severe chest pain radiating to their left arm. The NA should:
Answer: Stay with the resident, keep them calm, and immediately call for the nurse
Chest pain radiating to the arm suggests a possible myocardial infarction; the NA must stay with the resident and urgently call the nurse.
Which action by the NA correctly demonstrates disaster preparedness?
Answer: Memorizing the location of emergency exits and fire extinguishers on their unit
Knowing the location of exits and emergency equipment is essential disaster preparedness for the NA.
A resident who was eating begins to turn blue and cannot make any sounds. The NA confirms a severe airway obstruction. After calling for help, the NA should:
Answer: Begin abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) immediately
For a conscious adult with complete airway obstruction, the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is the correct intervention.
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