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

Patient safety after a fall requires staying present, calling for help, and not moving the patient until assessed.

Question 2

What is the RACE protocol for fire emergencies?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

Answer

RACE provides a prioritized sequence of actions during a fire emergency in a healthcare setting.

Question 3

What is the Heimlich maneuver?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The Heimlich maneuver uses upward abdominal thrusts to force air from the lungs and expel the obstruction.

Question 4

What are seizure precautions?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Seizure precautions prevent injury without restricting the patient during the seizure itself.

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

Proper body mechanics prevent back injuries and enable safe patient handling.

(UNAR) Utah Nursing Assistant Registry Practice Test