UNAR Safety and Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What should a nursing assistant do in case of a patient fall?

Accepted Answer

Stay with the patient, call for help, do not move them, and document the incident

Answer

Pick the patient up immediately

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Only report at shift end

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Leave to get help

Question 2

What is the RACE protocol for fire emergencies?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

Answer

Run, Alert, Call, Exit

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Remain, Assess, Control, Evaluate

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React, Activate, Calm, Evacuate

Question 3

What is the Heimlich maneuver?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal thrusts to dislodge an airway obstruction in a conscious choking person

Answer

Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Answer

A back slap technique only

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CPR on an unconscious person

Question 4

What are seizure precautions?

Accepted Answer

Padding side rails, keeping suction equipment nearby, and having oxygen available

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Restraining the patient during seizures

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Placing objects in the patient's mouth

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Leaving the patient alone during seizures

Question 5

What is proper body mechanics for nursing assistants?

Accepted Answer

Wide base of support, bend at knees not waist, keep objects close to body, and avoid twisting

Answer

Lift with the back

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Twist while carrying heavy loads

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Body mechanics are not important

Question 6

What is the proper use of a gait belt?

Accepted Answer

Secure around the patient's waist over clothing, used for transfers and ambulation assistance

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Wrap around the patient's neck

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Only use on wheelchair patients

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Gait belts are optional