Chapter 8 Test: Emergency Care, First Aid, & Disasters Practice Questions

Which of the following is a correct response to a nosebleed?

apply pressure near the bridge of the nose

A transient ischemic attack is a warning sing of:

cerebrovascular accident

If a resident has a minor burn, a nursing assistant should use __________ to decrease the temperature of the skin.

cool water

If a resident feels faint, a nursing assistant should:

have the resident lean forward and place her head between her knees

Diabetic ketoacidosis may be caused by:

having to little insulin in the body

To control bleeding, a nursing assistant should:

hold a thick pad or clean cloth against the wound and press down hard

Which of the following conditions may mean a person needs emergency medical help?

person is unconscious

Another word for fainting is:

syncope

Which of the following would be the best response by the nursing assistant if a resident is having a seizure?

the NA should move furniture away to prevent injury to the resident

The first two steps in approaching an emergency are:

assess the situation and victim

After an emergency, the nursing assistant will need to:

document the incident

Which of the following symptoms is more often experienced by women during a heart attack?

extreme fatigue

One sign that a person is shock is:

extreme thirst

A sign that a stroke is occurring is:

facial droop

If a nursing assistant is in an emergency situation but has not been trained to perform CPR, she should:

give basic first aid until the emergency medical team arrives

During code team procedures, a nursing assistant might be asked to:

give chest compressions during CPR

Another term for insulin reaction is:

hypoglycemia

In a healthcare facility, codes are used to:

inform staff of emergencies without alarming residents and visitors

Which of the following can a nursing assistant do if a poisoning is suspected?

look for a container that will help him find out what the resident took or ate

When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should:

not give the resident food or fluids

When a person's breathing stops, it is called:

respiratory arrest

In which of the following situations should a nursing assistant give abdominal thrusts to someone?

the person cannot speak, cough, or breathe

If a person's breathing and heartbeat stop, brain damage can occur within __________ minutes:

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