INACE Emergency Response Procedures 2

Question 1

A resident suddenly grabs their chest and collapses. After confirming unresponsiveness, what is the NA's FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Call for help and activate the emergency response system

Answer

Begin chest compressions immediately

Answer

Check the resident's medication list

Answer

Reposition the resident on their side

Question 2

During a fire drill, a resident refuses to leave their room. The NA should:

Accepted Answer

Calmly explain the importance of the drill and assist them to evacuate

Answer

Document the refusal and leave the resident

Answer

Physically force the resident out of the room

Answer

Ignore the resident and evacuate other residents first

Question 3

A resident is found choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe. The NA should perform abdominal thrusts on which population?

Accepted Answer

Conscious adults who are not pregnant or obese

Answer

All residents regardless of size or condition

Answer

Only residents with a DNR order on file

Answer

Residents under age 65 only

Question 4

While assisting a resident with a bath, the NA notices the resident's face drooping on one side. The BEST immediate action is:

Accepted Answer

Stop the activity, stay with the resident, and call for the nurse immediately

Answer

Continue the bath and report at end of shift

Answer

Give the resident a drink of water to see if swallowing is normal

Answer

Help the resident lie down and dim the lights

Question 5

A resident with a history of seizures begins to seize. The NA should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Clear the area of hard objects and call for help

Answer

Restrain the resident's arms to prevent injury

Answer

Insert a padded tongue depressor between the teeth

Answer

Attempt to hold the resident's tongue down

Question 6

After a seizure ends, the NA should place the resident in which position?

Accepted Answer

Lateral (recovery) position to maintain airway

Answer

Supine with legs elevated 12 inches

Answer

Prone with head turned to the side

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High Fowler's position at 90 degrees

Question 7

The NA discovers a resident lying on the floor. Before moving the resident, what should the NA do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Check for responsiveness, call for help, and assess for injury

Answer

Slide the resident back into bed to prevent embarrassment

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Ask the resident to stand up if they appear awake

Answer

Administer oxygen via a nasal cannula