GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant Emergency Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

A GNA discovers a small fire contained in a trash can in a resident's empty bathroom. After rescuing the resident from the room and activating the alarm, what is the next step according to the RACE fire safety protocol?

Accepted Answer

C. Confine the fire by closing the bathroom and room doors.

Answer

The acronym RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish/Evacuate. After ensuring the resident is safe (Rescue) and activating the alarm (Alarm), the next critical step is to Confine the fire by closing doors to prevent it from spreading.

Question 2

While assisting in the dining room, a GNA observes a resident who is conscious, clutching their throat with both hands, and unable to cough or speak. Which of the following is the GNA's immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

B. Begin performing abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).

Answer

The resident is displaying the universal sign for a severe airway obstruction. The correct and immediate response is to perform abdominal thrusts to dislodge the object. Giving water could worsen the situation, leaving the resident is dangerous, and a blind finger sweep could push the object further down.

Question 3

A GNA is with a resident who suddenly loses consciousness, falls to the floor, and begins to convulse with rigid, jerking motions. Which action is most appropriate for the GNA to take to ensure the resident's safety?

Accepted Answer

A. Loosen any tight clothing around the neck and place a soft item under the head.

Answer

During a tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure, the priority is to protect the person from injury. Loosening restrictive clothing and cushioning the head are essential safety measures. Nothing should ever be placed in the mouth, and restraining the person can cause musculoskeletal injury. CPR is not indicated unless the person stops breathing after the seizure has ended.

Question 4

A GNA is speaking with a resident who suddenly develops a facial droop on one side, slurred speech, and weakness in their right arm. The GNA should recognize these as signs of what potential medical emergency?

Accepted Answer

D. A stroke (CVA)

Answer

Facial drooping, Arm weakness, and Speech difficulty are classic signs of a stroke, often remembered by the acronym FAST. Recognizing these signs and immediately notifying the nurse is critical for the resident to receive timely, life-saving treatment.

Question 5

When operating a fire extinguisher to combat a small fire, the GNA should follow the PASS acronym. The 'A' in PASS stands for:

Accepted Answer

B. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.

Answer

The PASS acronym for using a fire extinguisher stands for: Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side. Aiming at the base is crucial to extinguish the fuel source.

GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant Practice Test

GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant Practice Test

GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant Emergency Procedures Questions and Answers