Safety and Emergency Procedures

Safety and Emergency Procedures

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Question 1 of 25

1. Question
The most common cause of accidents in the home results from
- Falls
- Lacerations
- Abrasions
- Burns
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Question 2 of 25

2. Question
Mrs. Jones has been throwing up for several days, unable to eat or drink. You find her in bed. She is pale, lethargic, and her eyes are dull. She is likely suffering from
- congestive heart failure.
- hypovolemic shock.
- fecal impaction.
- multiple sclerosis.
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Question 3 of 25

3. Question
While helping an 86 year-old male resident get ready for bed, he tells you that he is tired of living and has been saving his pain pills. What should you do?
- Go through his belongings to search for the pills.
- Notify the nurse and stay with the resident.
- Make him give you the pills so you can flush them.
- Ask him why he feels his life is so worthless.
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Question 4 of 25

4. Question
A patient chokes while eating and is unable to cough or speak. The first thing the nurse aide should do is
- call for the nurse and Code Team.
- attempt to remove the obstruction.
- tilt the victim’s head back and give two quick breaths.
- slap the patient between the shoulder blades.
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Question 5 of 25

5. Question
The fire alarm has sounded. The nurse aide should FIRST
- report to the charge nurse for direction.
- make sure all the residents are out of the hallway and close all doors.
- take the nearest fire extinguisher to the nurse's station.
- notify the fire department in case no one else has.
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Question 6 of 25

6. Question
Factors that increase a resident’s risk of falling include
- Sensory problems.
- Medication use.
- Muscle weakness.
- All of the above.
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Question 7 of 25

7. Question
If you see a fire, your first action should be to
- Call the operator.
- Pull the fire alarm.
- Get a fire extinguisher.
- Evacuate patients in the area.
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Question 8 of 25

8. Question
If a diabetic resident develops symptoms of increased thirst and urination, blurred vision, weakness, and a fruity-smelling breath, what should the CNA do?
- Offer the resident orange juice.
- Report it immediately to the nurse.
- Wait for 15 minutes the re-check the resident.
- Report the incident at the end of the shift.
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Question 9 of 25

9. Question
You must be especially careful about fire if the resident is receiving _______.
- heat treatments.
- intravenous fluids.
- sleeping medications.
- oxygen.
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Question 10 of 25

10. Question
Safety measures to prevent accidental poisoning from medications include
- Call medication "candy" so patients will be more likely to take it.
- Transfer medications to other containers.
- Give medication in the dark to avoid waking the patient.
- Never leave medicine out where it can be swallowed.
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Question 11 of 25

11. Question
While giving a bedbath, the nurse aide hears the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go off. The nurse aide should ___________.
- pause the bath, make the resident safe, and quickly go check the door.
- stop the bedbath, and go check on the location of all assigned residents.
- continue the bath, and listen for a few minutes to see if the alarm stops.
- continue the bath, but report the alarm to the charge nurse.
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Question 12 of 25

12. Question
A nurse aide walks into a room and sees that the patient is unconscious. The first thing the aide does is to
- hit the patient’s chest.
- press the alarm to call the Code Team.
- shake the patient’s shoulder while shouting his name.
- tilt the patient’s head back and give two quick breaths.
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Question 13 of 25

13. Question
Mr. Francis complains of pain in the left chest area. The first thing you do is _________.
- call 911.
- tell the nurse.
- notify the doctor.
- administer nitroglycerin.
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Question 14 of 25

14. Question
What is the CNA’s responsibility after calling a Code Blue?
- Assume responsibility for the Code Blue.
- Participate as a full team member.
- Leave as soon as the Code Blue team arrives.
- Be available for any necessary tasks.
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Question 15 of 25

15. Question
A patient suddenly has shortness of breath, followed by loud gasps for air. After calling for help, what should you do?
- Offer the patient a drink.
- Check the patient's vital signs.
- Raise the head of the bed.
- Start oxygen at 2L/minute.
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Question 16 of 25

16. Question
If a resident is vomiting in bed, position them immediately in the
- Lateral position.
- Sitting position.
- Supine position.
- Prone position.
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Question 17 of 25

17. Question
When a patient who has been dizzy is showering, you should
- take care of the patient's roommate while the patient showers.
- sit the patient in a shower chair, and remain nearby.
- start another patient's shower, to save time.
- get the patient started, then leave to respect privacy.
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Question 18 of 25

18. Question
A patient asks for an extra pat of butter from an aide who is unfamiliar with her. The aide should
- offer margarine instead because it is a healthier option.
- check the patient's diet, and give the butter if allowed.
- get her the butter to demonstrate excellent patient care.
- refuse and tell her that butter is not good for anyone.
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Question 19 of 25

19. Question
Your home health client has a very cluttered home and is reluctant to throw away anything. Your main safety goal should be to _________.
- encourage the client to enter a nursing home.
- organize the items and keep a file of their location.
- maintain a clear pathway through the home.
- throw away anything you feel is not needed.
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Question 20 of 25

20. Question
While assisting a resident with walking, the resident becomes faint and begins to fall. The nurse aide should
- ease the resident to the floor and call for help.
- hold the resident up and call for help.
- hold the resident up and continue walking.
- carry the resident back to bed and then go for help.
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Question 21 of 25

21. Question
The first aid treatment for hemorrhage is to
- run and get the nurse.
- put on a tourniquet.
- lower the arm below heart level.
- apply direct pressure.
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Question 22 of 25

22. Question
A patient complains of pain. The CNA should
- tell the patient to ask for the nurse.
- get the patient some pain medication.
- call the patient's doctor.
- notify the medication nurse.
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Question 23 of 25

23. Question
A resident with an obstructed airway
- Cannot speak.
- Can speak.
- Is always unconscious.
- Can breathe.
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Question 24 of 25

24. Question
A resident puts on her call light to let you know that there was bright red blood in her bowel movement. What should you do?
- Notify the nurse immediately.
- Ask the resident if she ate beets recently.
- Tell the resident not to flush her next bowel movement.
- All of the above.
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Question 25 of 25

25. Question
You arrive at the client’s home for care. She shows you a burn on her arm. It is blistered and client is complaining of severe pain. You should
- call the Home Health case manager.
- drain the blisters and cover with gauze.
- call the client’s doctor.
- call the client’s daughter.
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