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Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A patient begins choking and cannot speak or cough effectively. What is the first action a healthcare aide should take?

    Answer: Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

    For a conscious adult who cannot speak or cough, abdominal thrusts are the standard intervention to dislodge a foreign body airway obstruction.

  2. When performing CPR on an adult, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer?

    Answer: 30:2

    Current AHA guidelines specify 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths for single-rescuer adult CPR.

  3. A resident is found unresponsive in their room. After confirming unresponsiveness, what is the NEXT step?

    Answer: Check for normal breathing and call for help

    After confirming unresponsiveness, the rescuer must activate the emergency response system and check for absent or abnormal breathing before beginning CPR.

  4. Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for an electrical equipment fire in a healthcare facility?

    Answer: Class C (dry chemical or CO2)

    Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents such as CO2 or dry chemical and are rated for energized electrical fires.

  5. During a fire emergency, what does the acronym RACE stand for?

    Answer: Remove, Alert, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

    RACE stands for Remove (patients from danger), Alert (pull alarm/call), Contain (close doors), and Extinguish/Evacuate — the standard fire response sequence.

  6. A client is having a seizure. Which action is most appropriate during the seizure?

    Answer: Clear the area and protect the head

    During a seizure, caregivers should clear the surrounding area of hazards and cushion or protect the head; restraining or inserting objects in the mouth is dangerous.

  7. What is the purpose of the 'chain of survival' concept in cardiac arrest response?

    Answer: To describe the sequence of actions that improve cardiac arrest survival

    The chain of survival describes the sequential steps — early recognition, CPR, defibrillation, advanced care, and recovery — each of which improves survival outcomes.