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

Activating the emergency response system (calling for help/911) is the first step before initiating CPR.

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

The NA should calmly explain and assist the resident to evacuate while respecting dignity.

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

Standard abdominal thrusts are used for conscious adults who are not pregnant or obese; modified techniques apply otherwise.

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

Facial drooping is a stroke warning sign; the NA must stop all activities and summon the nurse immediately.

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

During a seizure, clear the area of hazards and call for help; restraining or inserting objects in the mouth is dangerous.

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